CSMS Message: 08-000153

Change in Password Policy

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is implementing new rules for the format of ACE Secure Data Portal passwords. Beginning August 10th, when a new user is created or an existing user updates their password, the password must adhere to the following rules:

· Contain at least eight characters

· Contain at least four letters

· Contain a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters and numbers

· Contain at least one of the following symbols: !"$%&*()+,-/:;<=>?@[]^_'{|}~#

· Not contain any consecutively repeated characters

This information will also be available on the ACE interface when creating a new password by clicking on the “Password Policy” link. This new policy does not affect users with existing passwords; however when a new password is generated or an existing password is changed or reset the new rules will apply.