Ensuring that University passwords are strong, safe and protected will help to prevent breaches of the network.

UniSA has provided some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on passwords and logging on.  These FAQs are available here.

The University's Information Security Policy and its Appendix also provide more information about how passwords are used at UniSA.

Compromised passwords

How can your password get compromised?

1. Disclosing your password to friends or colleagues.

2. Writing your password down and then losing it.

3. Hackers manage to crack your password.

4. Spy software such as key loggers can capture your password when you are typing it in.

Password protection

• Use a strong password with mix of letters and numbers
  Examples:
  A weak passwords: hello, peter01, password1

• Never use personal details like your last name, child's name or date of birth in your password

• Use a password which you can remember but which cannot be predicted by others

• Use different password for your work account and personal account/email

• Never write down or store your password

• Change your password regularly.

See How do I choose a secure password?