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MUnet Password / Guide: Create secure Miami credentials
MUnet Password / Guide: Create secure Miami credentials
Objective
To provide guidelines on creating a secure MUnet password
To provide guidelines on creating secure Miami credentials
To provide guidelines on password requirements and format
User
Miami University Staff, Faculty, Student
Environment
1388733: RapidIdentity
908729: MU IAM Portal
Security
10296: MUnet Password Utilities (WAS)
MUnet Password
Rationale
Poorly-chosen passwords are responsible for many compromised or damaged accounts
Guidelines
Create a secure password
Your password must be:
at least sixteen characters in length — in general, longer is better
composed of a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters — numbers and special characters are permissible and encouraged but not required
stored in a secure manner — web browsers, unencrypted files, and paper (without physical protections) are not considered secure
private — passwords should not be shared with anyone, even support staff
Choose your technique wisely
Avoid poor passwords by choosing a creative technique
Pick a long phrase of random words that you can remember
example:
CorrectHorseBatteryStaple
Pick a long phrase of your own slang and misspellings
example:
SkibitiDiddlyIddlyD'ohMang
Many web sites provide tips on selecting good passwords: Conduct an Internet search on
password
security
for more ideas
Avoid commonalities
Do
not
use:
a value that is the same as your UniqueID
your name or birth date, your significant other's name or birth date, your child's name or birth date, your dog's name, your mother or father's name, favorite band, etc.
your computer system's name
your favorite movie title or band or book
your street name or city
any of the passwords that are listed as examples on this page
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