User irresponsibility causes security breaches and allows campus systems to become vulnerable to unauthorized access. It is mandatory that usernames be kept secure by keeping passwords secret, and changing the passwords often. Users will be required to change their passwords on a regular basis. To help ensure a safe and secure computing environment, the user should be cognizant of the following information. Password protection is used to restrict unauthorized access to computer systems.
Users play a large role in helping to reduce the potential for password detection.
Users must refrain from sharing their password with others. Multiple user access to the same account, unless it is specifically designed for this purpose, must be avoided. Users must report any use of a username without the explicit consent of the owner and of Computing Services. Passwords should be changed regularly or when users suspect someone may know their password. Users should never leave a terminal unattended with which they have logged onto a system.