Password Standard

  • Issue Date: February 2008
  • Revision Date: December 2025
  • Expiration Date: N/A
  • References:
    • ICSUAM 8060.0 Access Control Policy;
    • ICSUAM 8060.S000 Access Control
    • ICSUAM 8060.S000 Access Control - Appendix A

  1. Background

    Passwords are an important aspect of computer security. They are the front line of protection for user accounts. Passwords can preserve the confidentiality of password-protected data and are the sole property of account holders. As such, all California State University, Long Beach (91ÖÆƬ³§) employees, including contractors and vendors with access to 91ÖÆƬ³§ systems, are responsible for taking the appropriate steps, as outlined below, to select and secure their passwords.

  2. Purpose

    The purpose of this standard is to communicate the composition of strong passwords, the protection of those passwords, and the frequency of change.

  3. Scope

    This standard applies to all individuals who have or are responsible for an account or any form of access that supports or requires a password on any CSU system, has access to the 91ÖÆƬ³§ network, or stores any non-public 91ÖÆƬ³§ information.

  4. Standard

    1. For the latest information regarding this article, please refer to the on 91ÖÆƬ³§ IT Knowledge Base.

 

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