What is the ITONICS password policy?

All new users wanting to sign up for ITONICS will be asked to enter a new password, which must follow the ITONICS password policy. Setting a password policy ensures that people accessing the ITONICS service use best practices when creating passwords.

• The password must have a minimum length of 8 characters.
• The password must contain at least 1 number.
• The password must contain at least 1 lowercase letter.

Tips for setting strong passwords

• Avoid using patterns, consecutive letters and numbers.
• Avoid replacing letters with similar numbers or symbols, e.g., substituting 3 for the letter e, or $ for the letter s.
• Avoid creating short passwords, using a single word or a single number.
• Use a password manager to generate longer, random, thus, more safe passwords.
• Create a password that makes use of lots of parts, making it harder for attackers to crack, while easier to remember, e.g., using a combination of words and random numbers, as well as upper and lower case letters.