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Basic Security

A password can secure your personal computer from outside intrusions as well as minimizes attacks on GBS network. Many attacks on personal computers are simply an attempt to locate an "entrance" into our GBS network. If an attempted attack on your machine is unsuccessful, not only have you thwarted a local intrusion, more than likely, you've protected the GBS network as well. Therefore, to protect your computer - as well as the entire University network - it is imperative that you choose a strong password for your personal computer and change it frequently.

How to select a secure password:

  • Your password must be 6-8 characters in length.
  • Cannot be actual world that can be found in a dictionary.
  • Cannot be your name.
  • Have a non-alpha character in it (1234567890!@#$%^&) as long as that character is not the first character in the password.
  • Should be something that is easy to remember and should contain a mix of upper and lowercase letters.
  • Never write your password down.
  • Never give your password to anyone.
  • Never tell anyone your password over the phone.
  • Never include your password in an email message, not even to the IT Support staff.

    We recommend you to change your password every 90 days.

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