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#5 - May, 2023

Did you Know?

Did you know?

This year, World Password Day was on May 4th. Therefore, we wanted to share with you some essential information on passwords.
You use passwords almost every day, from accessing your CNG email or banking online to purchasing goods or accessing your smartphone. 
However, passwords are also one of your weakest points; if someone learns or guesses your password, it will be able to mess up your life.

That is why strong passwords are essential to protecting yourself. However, we know that passwords are typically confusing, hard to remember, and difficult to type.

We recommend you use a passphrase: sentences or a series of random words that create long passwords that are easier to remember and type. The more characters your passphrase has, the stronger it is.

You can make your passphrase even stronger if you replace letters with numbers or symbols, such as replacing the letter ‘a’ with the ‘@’ symbol or the letter ‘o’ with the number zero.

You can access the guide here to change your CNG password.

It is also recommended to acquire a Password Manager App. On average, a not tech person can use between 30 to 50 passwords to access different services/platforms. We can recommend various options to use as your Password Manager:

Free. Password Corral. It is only for Windows devices.

Paid. eWallet. One-time purchase. Works on iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac.

Tech Tips

Tech Tips

1. Use different passwords for every account or device you have. For example, always use a different password for your CNG account, bank, and social networks. This way, if one of your accounts is hacked, your other accounts are still safe.

2. Never share a passphrase or your strategy for creating them with anyone else, including coworkers or your supervisor. Remember, a passphrase is a secret. If you accidentally share a passphrase with someone else or believe your passphrase may have been compromised or stolen, change it immediately.

3. Many online services offer two-factor authentication or two-step verification. You need more than just your password to log in, such as a passcode sent to your smartphone. This option is much more secure than just a password by itself. If you still need to enable two-step authentication for your CNG account, please follow this guide to set it up.

4. Mobile devices often require a PIN to protect access to them. Remember that a PIN is nothing more than another password. The longer your PIN is, the more secure it is.

5. We recommend reviewing the following material in Knowbe4 (Classlink / Professional Development / KnowBe4 / Library): Creating Strong Passwords - Security Awareness Training


Benefits for CNG Community

CNG has an agreement with Microsoft where students and staff can have ‘Microsoft Office 365’ on up to five devices. More info here.

Also included in the agreement is Minecraft for Education. It is available for all students and staff.

Click here to check how to install it.

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