Password Complexity Guidelines
When you are prompted to change your network password these guidelines will assist you with the procedure. If you would like additional information on password security please review the SMCM Appropriate Use Policy. The SMCM Appropriate Use Policy addresses the need to Maintain the Confidentiality of Your Password. If you have critical data and/or sensitive information in your account, please make every effort to follow the password guidelines and keep your account(s) secure.
Password Complexity Guidelines
- Cannot contain your name or your user name
- Must contain at least eight characters
- Must contain at least three from the following four groups of characters:
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numerals
- Symbols - are characters not defined as letters or numbers, for example, ! @ % *
A sample password might be: P@ssw0rd.
Password Change Notification
You will receive a notification when your password is due to expire in 7 to 14 days. When you receive this notification, it is a good practice to go ahead and change your password. Should you neglect to change your password and it expires, you will be locked out of the network. This will require you to contact the system administrator for assistance. Please call the Support Center at x4357 if you have any questions regarding this process.
