ORIS Password Policy
This policy implements NIST, DHHS and NIH password policies for ORIS information systems environments, and includes both password and lock-out requirements. It meets the requirements of NIH password policies, which are documented in memoranda titled NIH Password Policy revised, June 2007.
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Password policy worst practices
Username/password combinations are the most frequently used access control mechanism in use today. Indeed, the vast majority of networks have no other access controls in place. This underscores the criticality of implementing an effective password policy for your organization.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Enforcing Strong Password Policies
This step-by-step guide details methods for defining strong password policies using Group Policy objects (GPOs) to extend the security of a computing environment.
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Password Policy
This page provides some basic information that may be included in a password policy. When writing a password policy there are several issues to be considered. There are some experts that argue that password policies in many organizations are too stringent and actually decrease the organization's computer security. When employees are required to change passwords often, meet minimim complexity requirements, and not repeat a password for a minimum amount of time, they may begin to break the rules and start writing passwords down simply because they cannot remember passwords that change so often.
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Database Credentials Coding Policy
Defines requirements for securely storing and retrieving database usernames and passwords.
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Password Protection Policy
Defines standards for creating, protecting, and changing strong passwords.
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Password Rules
Easily guessed passwords pose a significant security threat. Beyond the breach or loss of private and intellectual property that may be sustained through unauthorized access to such accounts, an even greater risk exists. Intruders are usually interested in cracking account name/password pairs not so much for the contents of a particular account but as a platform to look for and exploit potential security vulnerabilities elsewhere in the system. The intruder's interest may range from causing a nuisance to inflicting serious and widespread harm. Gaining access to an account, any account, is a first and important step.
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