What are the requirements for my password?

What are the requirements for my password? 

When creating a new password, it must: 

• Must contain at least 1 uppercase letter.
• Must contain at least 1 lowercase letter.
• Must contain at least 1 number.
• Must contain at least 1 special character. 
• Must be at least 12 characters long.  
• May not contain easily guessed words, e.g. northeast, tiger. 
• May not contain your name or parts of your name. 
• Must be a different password than the previous passwords. 

Security for all passwords 

• Must be changed at least once every 180 days. 
• Passwords never should be written down and stored in plain sight (e.g., taped to the bottom of your computer keyboard). If a password must be written down, it should be locked up and stored in a place that is difficult for others to access. 
• Passwords may be used only by you. Do not share your password with anyone. 
• If you suspect your password has been compromised, it should be changed immediately. 

When picking passwords, avoid the following:

• Your name, spouse's name, or partner's name. 
• Your pet's name or your child's name.  
• Names of your favorite fantasy characters. 
• Your phone number or your license plate number.
• Any part of your social security number. 
• Your birthdate. 
• Other information easily obtained about you (example: address, alma mater, etc...). 
• Words such as northeast, tiger, Booneville 
• Simple patterns of letters on the keyboard (example: qwerty). 
• Password examples that have been published anywhere, including the examples in this document.

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