Security is vitally important for many reasons, and safeguarding secure passwords is the frontline of security.

NWS IT Password Policy contains the following stipulations and must be followed:

• Passwords shall be changed every 180 days
• Passwords shall be at least 12 characters long
• Passwords shall consist of a combination of lettters, numbers, and special characters. The passwords must contain:
  • at least one capital letter
  • at least one small letter
  • at least one number or one special character ` ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + - = { } | [ ] \ : " ; ' < > ? , . /
• The previously used 24 passwords may not be reused
• Password must contain 6 unique (non-repeating) characters