The preferred method of access to information systems is through the use of public key infrastructure, or PKI, which enables your agency to issue electronic keys, called digital certificates, to authorized users. PKI allows users to encrypt and digitally sign emails and documents. Tips for Creating a Secure Password John thinks having to change passwords frequently and memorize them is complicated and inconvenient. So he writes them down and leaves them under his computer keyboard. Maybe John just needs some tips for creating secure passwords that he can remember? Many federal information systems still identify and authenticate users by his or her user ID and password. The user ID and password determines the user's right to access the system. Remember, it is your responsibility to ensure that all activity performed under your user ID is appropriate use of federal information systems resources. What you need to know. It is important to create a complex password in order to protect government information systems from being compromised. Combine letters, numbers, special characters. (ex: !,@,#,$) Use alphanumeric combinations or phrase associations. (ex: P@$$w0rd T1p$) Avoid words or phrases that can be found in the dictionary. Avoid using personal information. (ex: birthday, home address, phone number) Memorize password and refrain from writing it down. Change passwords regularly. Physical Security Protecting federal information systems and the information they contain starts with physical security. Physical security includes protection of the entire facility, from the outside perimeter to the offices inside the building, including all the information systems and infrastructure.
The preferred method of access to information systems is through the use of public key infrastructure, or PKI, which enables your agency to issue electronic keys, called digital certificates, to authorized users. PKI allows users to encrypt and digitally sign emails and documents. Tips for Creating a Secure Password John thinks having to change passwords frequently and memorize them is complicated and inconvenient. So he writes them down and leaves them under his computer keyboard. Maybe John just needs some tips for creating secure passwords that he can remember? Many federal information systems still identify and authenticate users by his or her user ID and password. The user ID and password determines the user's right to access the system. Remember, it is your responsibility to ensure that all activity performed under your user ID is appropriate use of federal information systems resources. What you need to know. It is important to create a complex password in order to protect government information systems from being compromised. Combine letters, numbers, special characters. (ex: !,@,#,$) Use alphanumeric combinations or phrase associations. (ex: P@$$w0rd T1p$) Avoid words or phrases that can be found in the dictionary. Avoid using personal information. (ex: birthday, home address, phone number) Memorize password and refrain from writing it down. Change passwords regularly. Physical Security Protecting federal information systems and the information they contain starts with physical security. Physical security includes protection of the entire facility, from the outside perimeter to the offices inside the building, including all the information systems and infrastructure.
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