A new Password Dictionary component has been implemented to increase account security and better align with NIST security standards.
A password dictionary is a list of commonly used words, patterns, or character combinations that are blocked from being used in passwords. This helps prevent attackers from guessing passwords that include easily predictable terms such as institutional names, local sports teams, common keyboard patterns, or seasonal and semester-related words.
The password dictionary policy applies equally to both students and faculty.
If an individual uses a password contained within the dictionary it will show as:
A new password will need to be attempted. This error cannot be customized.
The custom password list is maintained by OTS Office of Information Security and Identity and Access Management teams.