But how do you memorise all this?
Well, you don’t. When it comes down to it you have to decide between three options.
1. Use a piece of software that is specifically designed to store your passwords securely in one place. That way you can be as imaginative and varied as you like. The key really is not to leave a tidy little document entitled ‘Passwords’ on your computer. Never do this.
2. No one can hack good old-fashioned parchment. Does a hidden scrap of paper pose a greater threat than a simple, easy to decipher passcode used for your entire online identity?
Equally, do not list of all your passwords on the same piece of paper. Divide them up. Colour code them. Make it hard in case anyone does go snooping.
3. Scrap passwords altogether. Use something you can’t forget or leave at home. Your body. Yes, this may be the expensive option. But voice, iris scanning, DNA, fingerprint and facial recognition cuts out the issue of having to remember passwords in the first place.
In this day and age complete security is not a possibility. You just have to work out which method you trust more.
Get creative with your passwords. Train yourself and train your staff.