While most everyone has at some point heard the basics of password security (use a strong password, don’t use the same password on different sites, etc.), many of us still brush off that advice because it seems too complicated, or it feels like we just don’t have the time. We use the same password across different sites; we use passwords that are easy for others to figure out – and just hope for the best. But passwords are just as important as other tools we use to verify our identity – like driver’s licenses, social security cards, and passports – and they are just as important to keep secure. Below we’ve listed some key tips to simplifying your password security – and to understanding why it’s so important.