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P@s$w0rds at the U.S. Department of the Interior: Easily Cracked Passwords, Lack of Multifactor Authentication, and Other Failures Put Critical DOI Systems at Risk

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2021–ITA–005
Report Type
Inspection
Component
Office of Chief Information Officer
Description

The DOI’s management practices and password complexity requirements were not sufficient to prevent potential unauthorized access to systems and data.

Joint Report
No
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Number of Recommendations
8