DHS Adminstrative Procedure: Compromised Password

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Procedure Title: Compromised Password

Procedure Number: DHS-090-002-05
Version:
1.0
Effective Date:
11/01/2003

Approved By: DHS Chief Administrative Officer
Approved Date: 10/02/2003

Procedure

Step

Responsible Party

Action

User

Immediately create a new password. See How to Change Your Password instructions.

Contact the OIS Help Desk for assistance, if needed.

Notify manager of incident and actions taken.

Manager

If a user's password has been compromised without their knowledge, inform the user of password compromise and the need to create a new password.

If a reported incident is determined to be greater than a single occurrence or results in an unauthorized disclosure of confidential or sensitive information, immediately contact the Information Security Office.

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