How can I secure my network password?

Password Best Practices

What are the rules for a safe password?

Characteristics of strong passwords

At least 8 characters—the more characters, the better.
A mixture of both uppercase and lowercase letters.
A mixture of letters and numbers.
Inclusion of at least one special character, e.g., ! @ # ? ] Note: do not use < or > in your password, as both can cause problems in Web browsers.
Never reveal your passwords to others.
Use different passwords for different accounts.
Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Gmail accounts
Length trumps complexity.
Make passwords that are hard to guess but easy to remember.
Complexity still counts.