Password Policy

Passwords must be

• 8 characters minimum (however, a longer passphrase is recommended)

• At least one special character

• At least one number

What NOT to do

• Don't use anything obvious like a name, a dictionary word in any language, a password used on another site, or a password you've used before

• Never disclose or share your password with ANYONE. IT will NEVER request your password

Passphrases

A passphrase is a longer version of a password and should, therefore, be more secure. A passphrase is typically composed of multiple words.

A good passphrase should be:

• Long enough to be hard to guess

• Easy to remember and type accurately

• Not a famous quotation from literature or other published material

One way to create passwords that can be easily remembered is to base them on a song title or phrase. For example, the phrase: "This May Be One Way To Remember" could be used to create the password TmB1w2R

Support

• If someone demands to know your password, refuse and refer them to the IT Department.

• If you suspect that one of your accounts or passwords has been compromised then you must report this to the IT Department.