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Overview

Passwords are a vital element of computer security. They provide frontline protection for secure user accounts. A password if too simple could result in the breach of an otherwise secure user account and would allow potential users with malicious intent to cause damage on an internal system and obtain otherwise personal information.

As such, all users at OnlineSCR must select and secure their password as outlined in the steps featured in this policy document below.

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to aid and inform users with the creation of strong and unique passwords for the protection of their OnlineSCR account. This policy document is primarily for those who access the OnlineSCR platform and aims to enforce security when it comes to authentication and authorization.

Policy

Password Guidelines.

Any violation of the above will prompt you accordingly of the invalid elements detected and will inform you on screen on what the problem is and to rectify before being able to effectively Create/Amend password information.

Password Standards

Do not use your user account/email address as your password. Additionally do not share this password with anyone, this includes staff, family, friends and colleagues. All passwords and user account information must be treated as secure and confidential information.

• Don’t reveal a password over the phone to anyone
• Don’t reveal a password in an mail message
• Don’t reveal a password to the boss • Don’ talk about a password in front of others
• Don’t hint at the format of a password (e.g., “my family name”)
• Don’t reveal a password on questionnaires or security forms
• Don’t share a password with family members
• Don’t reveal a password to a co-worker while on vacation
• Don’t use the "Remember Password" feature of applications
• Don’t write passwords down and store them anywhere in your office.
• Don’t store passwords in a file on ANY computer system unencrypted