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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 12:22:00 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: IT Security and Standards Notice
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Information Risk Management =01) IT Security and Standards Notice
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Passwords
The key to maintaining information and systems security is the use of=20
well-selected and guarded passwords.  Please remember, your password is our=
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first line of defense. It is important that:
? Your password should be unique and only known to you.
? Your password should never be shared with someone else.
? A password must never be written down (i.e. post-it notes), stored in fil=
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on personal computers, at workstations, hidden under keyboards, configured =
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terminal hot-keys, etc.
? Passwords must be changed every 60 days.

Strong password selection criteria will soon be automated for all employees=
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For instructions on selecting a good password or to the view the company=20
password policy and standards, click here:=20
http://itcentral.enron.com/data/policiesandprocedures/ITPasswordScreenSaver

Please keep in mind that the Enron Conduct of Business Affairs holds=20
employees responsible for password security.  Information Risk Management=
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conducts periodic audits to ensure compliance with company policy. =20

For any problems encountered concerning password controls, please call your=
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appropriate Help Desk (available: 24Hrs./day, 7 days/week).