Simple, evidence-based habits to keep your digital life secure.
Length matters more than complexity. Aim for at least 16 characters—longer if possible. Each account should have its own password to prevent domino-effect breaches.
Instead of “h!9R%2x”, try a phrase like coffee-sky-bridge-turtle. It’s easier to remember and still extremely difficult to guess.
Use a reputable password manager such as Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePassXC. They encrypt your vault locally and reduce the temptation to reuse weak passwords.
MFA adds an extra lock even if your password leaks. Use an authenticator app or hardware key (YubiKey, Titan, or SoloKey) instead of SMS where possible.
Check your email at Have I Been Pwned or use CyberLifeCoach’s Breach Exposure Lookup tool to see if your credentials have surfaced in known leaks. If so, change them immediately.
Entropy measures unpredictability. Each extra bit roughly doubles the work an attacker needs to crack your password. A 100-bit password could take billions of years to brute-force with current tech.
Modern guidance (from NIST and CISA) discourages frequent forced password changes. Rotate only after a suspected compromise or if you shared access unintentionally.
Strong password habits work best when everyone follows them. Share this guide with family, colleagues, or small-business teams to build collective security awareness.
This page is provided for educational purposes only. CyberLifeCoach and its affiliates make no warranties regarding completeness or accuracy. You are responsible for implementing proper password hygiene and multi-factor authentication according to your own risk tolerance and organizational policy.