INFORMATION PROTECTION
SECURITY ENFORCE
PASSWORDS General Description
enforcement. All windows/network password creation is restricted by the following rules: • Password must be changed every 120 days • 8 Character Minimum • 4 Character Set Minimum (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols) • Cannot contain username • Cannot contain parts of full name • Cannot contain words in our custom dictionary • Must not use any one of the five last passwords Responsibilities All Hodges University students are responsible for complying and implementing this policy. The Office of Information Technology has the responsibility to enforce this policy. This will be done through systematic means and interaction with students.
Passwords are the entry point to University resources. Protecting access to resources is critical in ensuring that our systems and our constituent’s sensitive information remain secure. The University must be diligent in guarding access to resources and protecting them from both internal and external threats. Policy This policy outlines the handling, responsibilities, and scope of passwords for the Information Technology resources of Hodges University. The policy objective is to enable University students to perform their academic tasks, assignments, and functions while appropriately addressing academic needs and keeping information secure. This policy addresses passwords for all Office of Information Technology managed systems. Password Composition The University Office of Information Technology uses various methods of password
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