Strong Password Definition

As stated in the University Information Security Policy, users of critical systems will have a strong password whose definition will be established by the University Technical Management Team.

A strong password must conform to all the items listed below.

• The password must contain at least one of each kind of alphanumeric character (at least 1 UPPER, 1 lower and 1 numeric digit).
• The password cannot contain any common string alpha characters (e.g., a word in a dictionary or person's given name).
• The password must be at least EIGHT characters long.
• The password cannot be changed to the previous password.
• The password must be changed annually.
• The minimum life of a password is 1 day.