Did you know 70 percent of our passwords are vulnerable to a brute force attack? According to a recent assessment of Texas Children’s password integrity, our current policy allows compromise of password in as little as seven minutes.
Weak and stolen credentials are the #1 cause of data breaches. No immediate action is needed. Wait until you receive a change password request to use the new 12-character password within 90 days of Tuesday, August 29.
What does the updated password policy mean for me?
- It requires everyone with a Texas Children’s Login ID to choose a new password once a year instead of every 90 days!
- It changes the minimum password length from eight to 12 characters.
- Under our new policy, it will take a computer 34,000 years to crack a password!
Need help creating your new password?
- Mix it up! Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
- Try a phrase with multiple words you can remember in your head…difficult to guess, but easy to remember.
- Use the TCH Password Strength Meter to test your password prowess!
- Please register for password self-reset. If you forget your password, you can reset it without the need to call the Service Desk.