Password Guidelines

For passwords to be effective, they must be hard to guess. You need to protect passwords from:

• Dictionary-style, brute-force attacks
• Users who have knowledge of the password holder (family names, birth dates , etc.)

Use Profiles to enforce good password practices (password length and required content). Make sure database users know the password guidelines, and encourage them not to use personal information in their passwords.

For guidelines on creating strong passwords go to Microsoft Tips for Creating a Strong Password.