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PASSWORDS AND AUTHETICATION STANDARDS FOR NON-IT EMPLOYEES

Password must

Note: Passwords will expire after one year.
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Login window with username and hidden password fields.

1

Be at least 10
characters long
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2

Include at least three of the following:
uppercase
lowercase
numerals
symbols
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Reset password form with fields for new and confirm password

3

Be different than your current password, 5 previous passwords, BYUH NetID, or NetID password reset answer
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Passwords written on sticky notes and notebook near keyboard

4

Be different than passwords used elsewhere
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Protect your passwords

Person covering mouth icon.
Do not share your passwords with anyone, including coworkers, students, assistants, or family.
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Do not accept any authentication prompts you haven't initiated.

Report suspicious activity to the OIT help desk at 808-675-3211


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Multifactor Authentication

What is MFA?


Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is the process of using two devices to access your account. The most common is using an app on a mobile phone in addition to your desktop computer.

If you are using a BYUH account that requires you to sign-in, you will be prompted and required to use MFA through Duo to confirm it's you.

Visit the related page on our CES Information Security site.