Although the usercode is the basis for identification, it is not protected information. The usercode appears openly
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On printer listings
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At the time of log-on
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When job and task information is returned
To protect system access, associate a password with the usercode. The password does not appear on listings or the terminal, and it is stored in a coded format.
Because of the security importance of the password, users must understand that they should never share their passwords with others.
Passwords should
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Be difficult to guess
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Be changed periodically
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Not be written down
The accesscode is also unprotected. It is the accesscode password that protects the accesscode from unauthorized use. On systems where security is a concern, accesscodes should have accesscode passwords associated with them.
