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Write a Password Policy in Plain Language

As with access controls, you should write your password policy out carefully in English, and then create the password rules to implement the policy.

We recommend that you use the following principles while you are developing your password policy:

• Plan your password policy
• Keep it simple
• Design from application requirements

Include the following information in your plan:

• The minimum quality of passwords
• The lifespan of passwords
• How you want to administer accounts, including account locking