Authentication information
Allocation and management of authentication information should be controlled by a management process, including advising personnel on appropriate handling of authentication information.
Purpose
To ensure the secure management of authentication credentials throughout their lifecycle.
Implementation Guidance
Implement strong password policies (complexity, length, expiration)
Securely distribute initial passwords and require immediate change
Never transmit passwords in clear text
Use multi-factor authentication where possible
Implement password managers for credential storage
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