On Friday, July 18, a new password requirement was enacted for all iCERT users to enhance the program’s online security measures. Within 90 calendar days, iCERT users are required to create new passwords that meet certain requirements. These requirements include:
- Passwords must be between 8 and 16 characters in length
- Passwords must contain upper case letters, lower case letters, at least one number, and at least one special (non-alphanumeric) character
- Passwords cannot match any of the previous 12 passwords used
- Passwords must be changed at least once every 90 days
- Passwords cannot be changed again within the first 15 days of use
