Complex Passwords

• Passwords should be changed on a regular basis.
• Passwords should be complex.
• Passwords should be at least eight characters long.
• Passwords should NOT contain all or part of the users account name
• Passwords MUST contain at least three of the four following categories of characters:
• Uppercase characters
• Lowercase characters
• Base 10 digits
• Symbols found on the keyboard (such as !, @, #)
• Do not use your name, birth date, social security number, mothers name, dogs name or any other information that someone may know about you.
• Do not write down your password. Choose a password you can remember.
• Try to create a non-dictionary word for your password as a good practice.
• If you think someone has obtained your password, reset your password.