I. Purpose
This procedure documents how to select a secure password.
Policy Supported
6.01 Password Policy
II. Description
This is from the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) password guidance August 2017.
“…Use a phrase with multiple words that you can picture in your head.
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So it’s difficult to guess but easy to remember. Give each account a unique passphrase. A password manager can help.â€
Service accounts must have long passwords that are chosen randomly with the help of a password manager.
III. Scope
This policy applies to all Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø computer and network users.
| Date Approved | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2012 |
| Dates Revised | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2018 |
| Dates Reviewed | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ìý8/28/2025 |