Information Services

How secure is your password?

The key to computer security is a strong and confidential password. 

The strongest passwords have a combination of:

• upper and lower case letters,
• non-consecutive numbers, and
• symbols. 

Several reputable organizations offer password strength tools to help you maintain your accounts securely.  Please visit these sites to see how secure your password is.

Microsoft:  https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/pc-security/password-checker.aspx

Password Meter: http://www.passwordmeter.com/

You can have the strongest password imaginable, but it is worthless once you share it with anyone. 

• Never share your password. MCW Information Systems Access Policy (IT.IS.010) prohibits you from sharing MCW passwords with anyone.
• MCW-IS administrators can unlock your account if you are unable to access it. 
• Never respond to an email asking for your password or other confidential information. 

If you have any question about the legitimacy of an email,
contact MCW-IS at (414) 955-4357 before responding.

MCW-IS will NEVER ask for your password!