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YALE-MSS-9.3: Utilize secure passwords for authentication

Standards Group:
YALE-MSS-9: Authentication and Authorization

YALE-MSS-9.3: Utilize secure passwords for authentication

Low Risk Endpoint Required Moderate Risk Endpoint Required High Risk Endpoint Required Low Risk Server Required Moderate Risk Server Required High Risk Server Required Low Risk Mobile Device Not Required Moderate Risk Mobile Device Required High Risk Mobile Device Required Low Risk Network Printer Required Moderate Risk Network Printer Required High Risk Network Printer Required

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This standard applies to all user accounts, administrative accounts, and service accounts. 

  • User accounts are defined as a username and password that grants an individual end-user access to the system. 
  • Administrative accounts are defined as a username and password that grants an individual privileged access (e.g. access to make system changes) to the system. 
  • Service accounts: are special user accounts that an application, service, or system uses to interact with the operating system. These types of accounts are typically used for automation.

This standard is met if the IT System utilizes Yale's Central Authentication System (CAS).

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