World Password Day is a celebration to promote better password habits. Passwords are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities, allowing us to access online shopping, dating, banking, social media, private work and life communications.

My best advice would be to take advantage of the biometric options offered today, especially on cell phones.  After my stroke even passwords I’ve had securely for years are not thing I can remember.  I use fingerprint biometrics so I do not have to try recalling them or keep a list somewhere.  Even in the cloud storage. I do keep a backup password book, just in case.

Get tips to fortify your password habits on the official World Password Day website, PasswordDay.org.

HISTORY
Security researcher Mark Burnett first encouraged people to have a “password day,” where they update important passwords in his 2005 book Perfect Passwords.  Inspired by his idea, Intel Security took the initiative to declare the first Thursday in May World Password Day in May 2013.  Submitted by Big Monocle in 2016, Password Day is meant to create awareness of the need for good password security. 

About Big Monocle
Founded in 2012, Big Monocle designs creative branding and marketing that tells impactful stories. Their growing, energetic team of talented professionals focus on developing experiences and connecting with every client.

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HOW TO OBSERVE
Celebrate World Password Day by visiting PasswordDay.org and taking the #WorldPasswordDay pledge, sharing a password tip on social media, changing an old password to a long, strong one or by turning on two-factor authentication for your important accounts.