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| ===== Password Policy ===== | ===== Password Policy ===== | ||
| The institute uses a central account checking service for all computer related tasks (Kerberos). You can access the AFS directory, the wiki, version management, and various other services all with the same login. Some of these services are usable from the general internet. Please treat your personal login as diligent as you do with your transponder. | The institute uses a central account checking service for all computer related tasks (Kerberos). You can access the AFS directory, the wiki, version management, and various other services all with the same login. Some of these services are usable from the general internet. Please treat your personal login as diligent as you do with your transponder. | ||
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| - | This interactive form requires you to give your current password for authentication. If you can't remember your current password, please contact one of the [[it:IQO-admins|computer admins of the institute]]. They technically cannot tell you your password, either. But they will gladly provide you with a new one. Remember, in terms of computer security, a forgotten password is better than a password scribbled on a piece of paper. | + | This interactive form requires you to give your current password for authentication. If you can't remember your current password, please contact one of the [[it:iqo-admins:start|computer admins of the institute]]. They technically cannot tell you your password, either. But they will gladly provide you with a new one. Remember, in terms of computer security, a forgotten password is better than a password scribbled on a piece of paper. |
| ==== General Password Rules ==== | ==== General Password Rules ==== | ||
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| * Numbers | * Numbers | ||
| * Special characters | * Special characters | ||
| + | * The password must not contain three or more consecutive characters from the name of the user. | ||
| ==== Recommendations for the choice of a password | ==== Recommendations for the choice of a password | ||
| * Do not include your own userid -- this is very weak and can easily be guessed. | * Do not include your own userid -- this is very weak and can easily be guessed. | ||