It cannot include the first, middle, or last name of the person issued the userid. It should not be information easily obtainable about you. This includes license plate, social security, telephone numbers, or street address. All passwords for newly activated userids must be changed at first use. This way only the person assigned the userid knows the password.
Some people believe that frequent password changes lead to greater security.
The Center will provide a copy of this Policy when an account is opened. It will also be available on-line in an accessible manner. The Senior Director of the Center for Academic Computing may change this policy at any time subject to the review of the Vice Provost of Computer and Information Systems. This page was last updated on Monday, March 26, 2001. See our list of contacts.