Department Of Homeland Security Access Control Local It...

Department of Homeland Security Access Control local IT policy 1. Purpose This directive established the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy for the protecting the data center from unauthorized access by preventing personnel who are not authorized to use the resources of the organization from gaining access and potentially causing harm. 2. Scope This directive applies to all Tier I staff of the DHS data center. This document provides the minimum DHS level of information systems/computer security requirements. Supervisors and individual system may impose more stringent security requirements for the protection of their system data and infrastructure. 3. Definitions a) Information systems: Include but not limited to information†¦show more content†¦Such exceptions must be submitted in writing to the DHS CIO for approval 1. Account Management. All users must be properly identified and verified prior to being granted access to government computers and network services. At a minimum, a domain unique user name and properly formatted password will be employed. 2. Strong Password Assignment. The password must be a minimum of ten characters in length and must contain alpha, numeric, and special characters. Default passwords should be immediately changed when assigned. Users must never reveal their passwords to anyone. Passwords should not be constructed from obvious personal data, i.e. social security number, telephone numbers, relative’s names, pet’s name, etc. 3. Permitted Actions without Identification: DHS does not allow anyone on the network to have access to Information Technology or Information System without having a DHS standard user name and password so that person can be identified and monitor while access DHS Information Technology. 4. Remote Access. While away from government facilities, and in keeping with Federal telecommuting guidance, a secure remote access capability is implemented within DHS. 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