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## Andrew McIntosh

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My name is Andrew McIntosh. I'm a 50/50 blend of technology enthusiast and entrepreneur. I've been in IT for over 20 years, built a business from scratch, grew it over a period of 15 years and sold it. I now enjoy helping others grow and secure their business as a Technology Advisor. Feel free to follow me on LinkedIn and send a message with any comments or questions. I'm always enjoy meeting new people and am happy to assist!

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### [Benefits of Using Pass Phrases](https://blog.theamegroup.com/benefits-of-using-pass-phrases)

## Introduction

In this article we are going to examine the benefits of using a passphrase instead of a password on your most important accounts:

- Why passwords are inherently flawed
- Why pass phrases are better
- How to create a killer pass phrase

[Andrew McIntosh](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/andrew-mcintosh) 

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