Editing Password policy (section)

{{Short description|Policy covering use of computer passwords}}
{{For|the policy on cross-Wikimedia password strength|m:Password policy}}

A '''password policy''' is a set of rules designed to enhance computer security by encouraging users to employ strong [[password]]s and use them properly. A password policy is often part of an organization's official regulations and may be taught as part of [[security awareness]] training. Either the password policy is merely advisory, or the computer systems force users to comply with it. Some governments have national authentication frameworks<ref>[http://folk.uio.no/josang/papers/ATJK2012-SARSSI.pdf Improving Usability of Password Management with Standardized Password Policies]. Retrieved on 2012-10-12.</ref> that define requirements for user authentication to government services, including requirements for passwords.