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* Users are encouraged to never write down a password. In the situation where a user needs to write or store his password on a given media, it is acceptable to do so given that the appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access are in place (encryption, strong password protection, etc.). A user should never store or write a password to facilitate access or transfer between information systems. | * Users are encouraged to never write down a password. In the situation where a user needs to write or store his password on a given media, it is acceptable to do so given that the appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access are in place (encryption, strong password protection, etc.). A user should never store or write a password to facilitate access or transfer between information systems. | ||
* Users are encouraged to not use the "remember your password" feature of browser or operating systems. | * Users are encouraged to not use the "remember your password" feature of browser or operating systems. | ||
= SSH keys best practices = | |||
SSH keys can be a good way to authenticate to your account without typing your password every time. However, to be secure, it is imperative that SSH keys use a strong passphrase that is treated like a password. | |||
For technical details on implementing SSH keys for your account, please see [[SSH_Keys|this page]]. | |||