Facebook is just like any other social networking site or portal when it comes to security options. As a user of such social networking sites, you can never expect high amounts of security facilities, because the promoters and the creators of such sites are more engrossed in make these an ultimate entertainment site. Now to ensure that you do not have security issues with Facebook, it would be best if you can proactively take some security measures to make your account safe. Here you would find tips on how to secure your Facebook account easily and protect it well.

• Whatever you do, make certain that you never divulge your user id and your password to your Facebook account. No matter how much you love the other person, it is best if you never divulge such sensitive information. You would never know what could possibly happen once your relationship breaks. So to be on the safer side, maintain such information as a complete secret.
• Do not even jot your user id and password and leave it lying around on your computer table or even in your bag. If others have access to your computer, then there is a very high possibility that they could check your Facebook account and meddle with it for a bit, just for the sake of fun. If your friends or family members love the word prank and what it stands for, then leaving your Facebook login lying around is definitely a bad idea.
• When you choose a password for your Facebook account, always ensure that this particular password is at least 8 characters in length. This password should have at least one number and one symbol to it. It would be a great idea if you could replace certain letters of the alphabet in your password with closely resembling numbers or symbols.
• Also make certain that you do not use these number and the symbols to start or end your password. Let them be place in the middle.
• Ensure that your password is not constructed with the names of presidents or even with the name of your loved one. When you have a name for a password, you do not need a hacker to guess your password when you have friends who know you inside and out!
• At all costs, make certain that you never give out sensitive information like your credit card details and your social security number over Facebook. This is a social networking site and like all other social networking sites, the information that you put on your profile can easily be viewed by anyone who visits your profile. So ensue that you do not key in such sensitive info on the wall-to-wall application or even over emails in face book.

Now remember these really simple yet effective tips while using your Facebook account. When something goes wrong, do not be in a hurry to blame the Facebook officials. Rather be more proactive and make your Facebook experience both fun and secure at the same time.