A »good password« for your university accounts, such as the Personal User ID, provides protection for your personal data and makes an important contribution to the protection of the university's IT systems and data. The SCC provides the necessary infrastructure, services and guidelines for choosing and managing a secure password.
For example, use the password portal and our password service in case you ever forget your password. Please also note that your password is valid for a limited time and must be changed regularly. The correct handling of your password is an important prerequisite to prevent misuse and to avert damage to yourself and others.
On the following pages we have compiled detailed and further information on the subject of password security.