Password Standard
The Password Standard provides requirements on password complexity and usage. Weak passwords can be "guessed" or "cracked" allowing unauthorized access that can result in identity crimes, extortion, or damage to RIT's reputation through the disclosure of sensitive or private information. Strong passwords are becoming increasingly important because password cracking software is freely available and computer worms and other forms of malicious code now use password attacks to spread.
Resources
As part of the Digital Self Defense training courses, the Information Security Office provides the "Choosing a Secure Password" brochure with valuable information on creating a secure password.
