Message-ID: <30398868.1075860465559.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 08:42:00 -0800 (PST) From: enron.announcements@enron.com To: enron.users@enron.com Subject: Password Security Notice Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ANSI_X3.4-1968 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-From: Enron Announcements X-To: Enron Authenticated Corp Users X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \Mary_Hain_Aug2000_Jul2001\Notes Folders\Notes inbox X-Origin: Hain-M X-FileName: mary-hain.nsf For Password Renewals Only=20 IT Security & Controls =01) Password Security Notice =20 Passwords The key to maintaining information and system security is the use of=20 well-selected and guarded passwords. Because your password is our first li= ne=20 of defense, stronger password selection criteria will soon be implemented f= or=20 all employees. =20 Password Policy Passwords=01( 1. must be at least of eight characters in length.=20 2. must not contain names, userids, common English dictionary words, and=20 begin or end with a number. 3. must contain alphanumeric characters and contain at least one special=20 character. No more than fifty percent of the overall password can be in=20 English. 4. must not be reused or cyclical.=20 5. must be changed every 60 days. 6. must not be publicly displayed. 7. must not be shared with other users. =20 Choosing a good password comes down to two things. First, avoid common=20 everyday words a potential hacker=01,s software will be looking for. Secon= d,=20 keep your password simple enough that you can remember it without having t= o=20 write it down.=20 Please keep in mind that the Enron Code of Ethics holds employees responsib= le=20 for password security. IT Security & Controls conducts periodic audits to= =20 ensure compliance with company policy.=20 http://itc.corp.enron.com/data/policiesandprocedures/ITPasswordScreenSaver/ For any problems encountered concerning password controls, please call your= =20 appropriate Resolution Center (available: 24Hrs./day, 7 days/week).