While working for a records risk management group (I was "downsized" 
recently), their IT department specified a password of eight digits 
including at least one number and one letter.  There were no case 
requirements.

While "separating" from the firm, IT wiped all of my data but left their 
security policy intact, ostensibly to secure any data they missed.  The 
result is that my Blackberry is disabled in two ways:   Although I get 
email, I have no browser and cannot load one, hence I have no Web 
access.  Second, I cannot disable the old password provisions.

Other than a complicated "fix" available at Crackberry.com (and other 
sites), the only recourse is for someone with a Blackberry Enterprise 
Server to send my phone a blank policy that will reset the security.  My 
former employer refuses to do that.

This is a problem that has beset folks who have purchased Blackberries 
on e-Bay.

Gordy Hoke
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Colgan, Julie J. wrote:
> Hi List,
>
> For any of you who's organizations provide blackberrys/pdas, does your organization require a password on your device?  If so, can you describe the type of pswd that is acceptable (number of char, char requirements), and time-out period?  Also, do you employ a fail-safe for multiple bad pswd attempts (maybe after 10 bad attempts - wipe device)?
>
> We do not currently require a pswd, but from a confidentiality standpoint, we should.  I'm just trying to get some ammo ...
>
> Thanks,
> Julie
>
>
>   

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