The best passwords:

• Are easy to remember, so they do not have to be written down.
• Are not a dictionary-searchable word in any language.
• Do not use proper names, such as Washington, Harry, Purdue, etc.
• Do not use personal information, such as your phone number, street address, pet`s names, etc.

Additional suggestions that can make your password even better:

• At least seven characters in length
• Contain characters from at least three of the following four categories:
  • Capital letters ("A" through "Z")
  • Lowercase letters ("a" through "z");
  • Numbers ("0" through "9")
  • Nonalphanumeric characters (examples: !, $, #, %)
• Do not contain all or part of the user`s account name