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BYU–HAWAII PASSWORD STANDARDS IT EMPLOYEES

Password Security Requirements

1

Ensure that password is at least 10 characters long

2

Include at least three of the following:
uppercase, lowercase, numerals, symbols

3

Be different than your current password, 5 previous passwords, BYUH NetID, or NetID password reset answer

4

Be different than passwords used elsewhere

NOTE: PASSWORDS WILL EXPIRE AFTER ONE YEAR

Protect All Passwords

Instruct users in the following practices:

  • Passwords should not be shared with anyone else, this includes coworkers, teaching assistants, students, or family.
  • No one should accept any MFA authentication prompts they didn't initiate.
  • Passwords will expire after one year and will need to be changed.
  • Report suspicious activity to the OIT Helpdesk at 808-675-3211 or oitsecurity@byuh.edu.

Direct users to watch the Cars, Ducks and Passwords video and learn more about passwords at CES Security Passwords.

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Multifactor Authentication


The approved tool for multifactor authentication is Okta.
All systems that perform authentication (except for laptops and desktops) need multifactor authentication.

MFA should be applied for:
  • Website login
  • All administrative access
  • Any remote login
  • Access to backup systems & data
  • In front of all critical SaaS solutions
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