Free Password Security Policy Template
Password Security Policy
Prepared By: [Your Name]
Company: [Your Company Name]
1. Objective
This password Security Policy establishes a standard for creating strong passwords, protecting those passwords, and changing them frequently to enhance the security of systems and data.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and third-party agents who access, use, or manage company systems and data.
3. Password Creation Guidelines
All passwords must adhere to the following requirements:
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Minimum length of 12 characters.
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Must include at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one numeric digit, and one special character (!@#$%^&*()_+).
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Passwords must not contain user account names or any personal information.
4. Password Protection Strategies
To protect passwords, users must adhere to the following rules:
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Do not write passwords down or store them in an insecure manner.
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Do not share passwords with others, including administrative and IT personnel.
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Use unique passwords across different systems and accounts.
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Change passwords immediately if a breach is suspected.
5. Password Change Requirements
Passwords must be changed at regular intervals according to user roles and systems:
|
User Role |
Password Expiration |
|---|---|
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Administrative Users |
Every 60 days |
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General Users |
Every 90 days |
|
Service Accounts |
Every 180 days |
6. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
In addition to passwords, users who are trying to access sensitive systems must employ multi-factor authentication, commonly known as MFA, whenever feasible. This practice provides an additional layer of security by demanding the input of extra verification credentials beyond the basic password.
7. Signatures
Please sign below to acknowledge that you have read and understood this Password Security Policy:
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Employee Signature
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