Symantec Password Survey

On how many different networks, websites, etc. do you have a password-protected account? Count your business accounts as well as your personal accounts.

• None
• 1 - 2
• 3 - 5
• 6 - 10
• 11 - 20
• More than 20

How do you choose passwords for these sites?

• They are all the same password
• I have just a few passwords that I alternate for all my accounts
• I have a few duplicate passwords, but mostly they are unique
• I have a different password for each account

Which of the following are the most important factors when selecting a new password?

Please select all that apply.

• Easy to remember
• Short and easy to enter
• Fun or interesting
• Strength (i.e., hard to guess)

How often do you change your passwords?

• At least once a month
• Once a quarter
• Once a year
• Not very often
• Wait, you can change passwords?

Which of the following have you used at some point as a password?

Please select all that apply.

• Your middle name
• Your birthday
• Your pet's name
• 123456 (or variation thereof, like 12345 or 1234567)
• "Password"
• Obama (or variation thereof, like BHO, Barrack, etc.)
• None of the above

How do you remember your passwords?

Please select all that apply.

• Post-it note or typed list near my computer
• Word document on my computer
• Memory
• Password management software

Who have you given your password to?

Please select all that apply.

• Co-worker
• Boss
• Spouse
• System admin
• A friend

Windows 7 has a robust password management system that can be set up to make you change your password on a regular basis and won't let you use a password you have recently used. Is this a good thing?

• Yes, that will make things more secure for me.
• Maybe, but I hope it isn't too often.
• I would prefer not to change my passwords.