Procedure for user account password policy

1.0    PURPOSE:

1.1    To lay down the procedure for user account password policy.

2.0    SCOPE:

2.1    This SOP is applicable for quality control department.

3.0    RESPONSIBILITY:

3.1    Executive – QC   

4.0    ACCOUNTABILITY:

4.1    Manager – QC 

5.0    PROCEDURE:

5.1     All chromatographic systems shall be accessed with an user ID and user password.

5.2    Administrator shall allot the user ID and password.

5.3    Analyst shall login with allotted ID and password. 

5.4    All passwords shall have a minimum number of seven characters.
5.5    Passwords shall preferably be alphanumerical.
5.6    All passwords shall be changed at least once in a year.
5.7    Passwords shall not be repeated for at least 5 changes.
5.8    Limit of entry attempts to login the system using the password shall be 5 tries.  
5.9.    In the case of forgotten or blocked passwords, user shall consult administrator.

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