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Overview
Having a strong password is critical to ensure your account is secure. Our department takes the security and privacy of our user’s data very seriously.
Password Requirements
Your password must contain at least 3 characters from the following categories:
- Uppercase letters of European languages: (A through Z, with diacritic marks, Greek and Cyrillic characters)
- Lowercase letters of European languages: (a through z, sharp-s, with diacritic marks, Greek and Cyrillic characters)
- Base 10 digits: (0 through 9)
- Non-alphanumeric characters (special characters): (~!@#$%^&*_-+=`|(){}[]:;”‘<>,.?/) Currency symbols such as the Euro or British Pound are not counted as special characters for this policy setting.
- Any Unicode character that is categorized as an alphabetic character but is not uppercase or lowercase: This includes Unicode characters from Asian languages.
Best Practices for Creating Strong Passwords
- Use a mix of characters: Combine uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
- Avoid common words and phrases: Do not use easily guessable words or phrases such as “password” or “123456”.
- Make it long: Aim for a password that is at least 12 characters long.
- Use a passphrase: Consider using a passphrase made up of random words, which can be easier to remember and still secure.
- Change your password regularly: Update your password every 90 days to maintain security.
Additional Resources
- Contact information for further help.
Conclusion
Ensuring your password meets these guidelines will help protect your account and personal information.
If you have any questions or run into any problems, don't hesitate to reach out to our IT support team. We're here to help!