How do I set a secure password?

How do I set a secure password?

In order for your data to be secure we require you to have a username and a password. 

When creating/resetting a password, the system requires that it must be between 8 and 40 characters in length and contain at least 1 number, 1 upper case and 1 lower case alphabetic characters.

Passwords should not be based on the username, dictionary words or common phrases.