Number
110079
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HAMILTON
Title
Resolution establishing a City of Milwaukee information technology systems password policy.
Analysis
This resolution establishes a City information technology systems password policy. Through this policy the City will establish a standard for the creation of strong passwords, the protection of those passwords and the frequency of change of passwords to protect information systems and data from unauthorized access.
Body
Whereas, The City Information Management Committee is responsible for policy and management of the City’s information resources; and
Whereas, The Comptroller’s Office, as a result of an external audit, has prepared and recommended to the City Information Management Committee a City information technology systems password policy, which was approved by the committee on March 29, 2011; and
Whereas, Passwords are an important aspect of computer information system and network security; and
Whereas, Passwords help protect the integrity of City data and safeguard City assets and data against fraud, misuse and theft; and
Whereas, The scope of this policy includes all personnel who use or are responsible for any form of access that supports information systems which reside at any City facility, including all contractors, vendors, or agents who may have access to the City network or electronically store any City information; and
Whereas, Password strength should reflect the environment that the information system is deployed in and the likely threats it will face; and
Whereas, The password requirements outlined in this policy are to provide baseline protection of City data and information systems; and
Whereas, Through this policy, the City will establish a standard for the creation of strong passwords, the protection of those passwords and the frequency of change of passwords to protect information systems and data from unauthorized access;
now, therefore, be...
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