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Debra Perlingiere
Enron North America Corp. Legal Department 1400 Smith Street, EB 3885 Houston, Texas 77002 dperlin@enron.com Phone 713-853-7658 Fax 713-646-3490 ----- Forwarded by Debra Perlingiere/HOU/ECT on 03/16/2001 04:32 PM ----- =09IT Security & Controls@ENRON =09Sent by: Enron Announcements@ENRON =0903/08/2001 04:42 PM =09=09=20 =09=09 To: Enron Authenticated Corp Users =09=09 cc:=20 =09=09 Subject: Password Security Notice For Password Renewals Only=20 IT Security & Controls =01) Password Security Notice =20 Passwords The key to maintaining information and system security is the use of=20 well-selected and guarded passwords. Because your password is our first li= ne=20 of defense, stronger password selection criteria will soon be implemented f= or=20 all employees. =20 Password Policy Passwords=01( 1. must be at least of eight characters in length.=20 2. must not contain names, userids, common English dictionary words, and=20 begin or end with a number. 3. must contain alphanumeric characters and contain at least one special=20 character. No more than fifty percent of the overall password can be in=20 English. 4. must not be reused or cyclical.=20 5. must be changed every 60 days. 6. must not be publicly displayed. 7. must not be shared with other users. =20 Choosing a good password comes down to two things. First, avoid common=20 everyday words a potential hacker=01,s software will be looking for. Secon= d,=20 keep your password simple enough that you can remember it without having t= o=20 write it down.=20 Please keep in mind that the Enron Code of Ethics holds employees responsib= le=20 for password security. IT Security & Controls conducts periodic audits to= =20 ensure compliance with company policy.=20 http://itc.corp.enron.com/data/policiesandprocedures/ITPasswordScreenSaver/ For any problems encountered concerning password controls, please call your= =20 appropriate Resolution Center (available: 24Hrs./day, 7 days/week).
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