Topic
Password Policy Definitions and How to Enable Password Policies in Everbridge Suite.
Description
There are two types of password policies in Everbridge
- The Regular Password Policy
- The Stricter Password Policy
This article defines the requirements for each policy and provides a screenshot example of how to enable either policy.
Note: The Password Policy and any changes made to the Password Policy do not apply to API access.
To configure a Password Policy:
- Log in to the Everbridge Manager Portal
- Select Settings > Security > Password Policy
Regular Password Policy
For information on configuring password expiration please see knowledge article EBS: How to Configure Password Expiration in Everbridge Suite.
Stricter Password Policy
The Stricter Password Policy is an advanced feature enabled by Everbridge. To have this feature enabled, please contact Everbridge Technical Support.
Note: By enabling the Stricter Password Policy both the password requirements and the additional password settings change.
Summary of Policy Differences
| Setting |
Regular Password Policy |
Stricter Password Policy |
| Complexity |
8+ characters One character from three different groups |
12+ characters One character from four different groups |
| Account Lockout | Lock account after 5 failed attempts | Lock account after 3 failed attempts |
| Re-use | Cannot be same as previous 3 passwords | Cannot be same as previous 24 passwords |
| Expiration | Options: 30, 60, and 180 days | Options: 30, 60, and 180 days |
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