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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 02:12:00 -0800 (PST)
From: craig.schneider@enron.com
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Subject: RE: Password Security Notice
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Did you read this?  This is stupid!  The only way that you will be able to=
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remember your password under these guidlines is to write it down.  I am sur=
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there is NO security risk about leaving passwords on a sticky note slapped =
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your monitor.

 -----Original Message-----
From:  Enron Announcements/Corp/Enron@ENRON=20
[mailto:IMCEANOTES-Enron+20Announcements_Corp_Enron+40ENRON@ENRON.com]  On=
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Behalf Of IT Security & Controls@ENRON
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 4:42 PM
To: Enron Authenticated Corp Users@ENRON
Subject: Password Security Notice

For Password Renewals Only=20

IT Security & Controls =01) Password Security Notice
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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=
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of defense, stronger password selection criteria will soon be implemented f=
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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.
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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=
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keep your password  simple enough that you can remember it without having t=
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write it down.=20

Please keep in mind that the Enron Code of Ethics holds employees responsib=
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for password security.  IT Security & Controls conducts periodic audits to=
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ensure compliance with company policy.=20

http://itc.corp.enron.com/data/policiesandprocedures/ITPasswordScreenSaver/

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