It is important to use a secure and unique password, especially now that there are a number of people who lose their personal information and fall victim to data breaches and password leaks. To avoid this, you can take the precaution of making sure you craft strong usernames and passwords for your online accounts.
Salih Ismail, Lecturer, School of IT & Engineering, Curtin University Dubail shares some pro hacks in protecting your password.
About Salih Ismail
Salih Ismail is an industry experienced academician who is working as a Lecturer in the School of IT and Engineering. He is currently pursuing his doctoral research in the security of cloud computing. His research interests include Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing and Semantic Web.
He graduated with a distinction in MSc Computer Systems Management from Heriot-Watt University. He received his BSc (hons) in Information Technology from the University of Bedfordshire.
Prior to academia he worked in the industry in various posts like IT Manager, Technology Officer, Database Administrator, etc. and sat on the advisory board for tech startups. He has provided consultancy to various organizations around the globe as a Penetration Tester, Forensic Investigator, and Security Consultant.
He has received various awards showcasing his Excellency in Cyber Security including the prestigious Dubai Electronic Cyber Security Innovation Award.