All data and information resources of the SEHD are subject to University of Colorado Denver password policy, Password Policy. Within the policy it describes the following required password criteria:

1. Minimum password length - 8 characters
2. Passwords must contain three of the following:
   1. Lowercase alpha
   2. Uppercase alpha
   3. Number
   4. Special character
3. Passwords should be changed every 90 days. There is a grace period of an additional 90 days. If the password reaches an age of 180 days, the account will be frozen.
4. Accounts will be locked after five failed login attempts.
5. Passwords may not be re-used if used during the last twelve (12) password cycles.