Set Key Password Policy
Secure Cloud Access provides a default password policy for key management. You can change the default settings to meet your organization’s needs.
- Select Administration > Key Management.
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Click the Key Password Policy link to display the Key Policy screen.
The Save button becomes active once you begin entering changes.
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Change the policy items.
Field Description Minimum Length Specifies the minimum number of characters that can make up a key password. You can set a value of between 1 and 13 characters. To specify that no password is required, set the number of characters to (zero).
A minimum of 8 characters is recommended This number is long enough to provide adequate security, but not too difficult for users to remember.
Maximum Length Specifies the maximum number of characters that can make up a key password.
If you specify 0 (zero), the allowed length will be unlimited. A setting of 0 (unlimited) or a relatively large number such as 100 is recommended.
Lowercase Characters Specifies the minimum number of lowercase characters that must be present in a key password.
If you enter 0 (zero), no lowercase characters are allowed in the password. A minimum of 1 lowercase character is recommended.
Uppercase Characters Specifies the minimum number of uppercase characters that must be present in a key password.
If you enter 0 (zero), no uppercase characters are allowed in the password. A minimum of 1 uppercase character is recommended.
Special Characters Specifies the minimum number of special characters (for example, @ or $) that can make up a key password.
If you enter 0 (zero), no special characters are required in the password. A minimum of 1 special character is recommended.
Numerics Specifies the minimum number of numeric characters that must be present in a key password.
If you enter 0 (zero), no numeric characters are required in the password. A minimum of 1 numeric character is recommended.
- Click Save.
