Don’t get locked out – change your OneID password 5 December

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In an increasingly connected world, cyber security has become an important responsibility for everyone. Better cyber security helps Macquarie University create a safer online environment for staff and students, protects our sensitive information, and reduces threats to systems and data.

In an effort to ensure the cyber security of all staff and systems, staff will receive a link via an MQ Announcement on Monday 5 December to reset their OneID password. University devices, smart phones and tablets and any saved passwords will require updating after the password change, which must be done before 5pm Monday 12 December.

Josef Oduwo, Director of Policy, Compliance and PMO at the Macquarie University IT Department, says this reset will improve the cyber security of Macquarie’s systems.

“Computer Security is important,” he says. “The IT environment, platforms and systems are constantly evolving and we encourage staff to continue taking a risk-based approach to how they secure and use their computers at work and at home.”

These changes are part of a series of required improvements to cyber security endorsed by the Vice Chancellor’s Executive Group.

“The one-off password change to ensure a stronger password, coupled with the introduction of a new self-service password reset capability, is the first of these improvements concerning access management,” he says.

The recently updated Information Security Policy provides more information on the change. For a list of frequently asked questions and information on password requirements, see here. Extra staff will be on hand to assist those who do not change their password before 5pm Monday 12 December. Faculty/Office IT representatives will be on hand to answer any questions.

The IT department appreciates the continuing commitment of staff to cyber security and their cooperation with this change.

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    1. Hi Gen, the IT Service Desk can assist you if you get locked out of your OneID. Call (02) 9850 4357.

    1. Yes, this is a one-off change to ensure Macquarie University system and accounts comply with the new Information Security Policy.

  1. What is the format of the new password? I would have thought that should have been included in the article. For example, how many characters, what types of characters must it have (eg upper case) and not have?

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