The purpose of these guidelines is to provide password standards for online or other types of university accounts.
Each member of the campus community is responsible for the security and protection of electronic information resources over which he or she has control. Towson University passwords, including NetIDs, provide access to services and information and should follow the recommended guidelines and requirements.
Password strength will be guided in TU’s NetID Management system. Before logging into your account, make sure your password meets these requirements:
Passwords must be updated or reset through the NetID Management webpage, Ctrl+Alt+Delete is not an option.
Students are required to update their password once per year, faculty and staff every six months. Email notifications are sent to TU accounts when it’s time for a password change.
If you are responsible for managing an application, please refer to the State of Maryland Information Technology Security Policy (PDF) for detailed password guidelines. If you have additional questions about passwords, submit a TechHelp service request.
There are password manager programs that will help you remember your passwords and keep them safe. TU does not endorse a particular site or service, but provides some examples:
APP | Cost | Available For |
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LastPass | Free | Windows, Linux, Mac OS X |
Intuitive Password | Free | Web |
KeePass | Free | Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, iOS, Android |