PJM has the responsibility to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the systems and data (provided by members or derived by PJM) at PJM. In pursuing this responsibility, PJM employs a variety of security techniques, including the use of strong passwords to authorize user requests for access to data and systems.
PJM members are encouraged to follow good password practices to protect their data at PJM from inappropriate access at their locations.
Your first name or last name cannot be part of your password.
User accounts are required to change passwords every 128 days.
Change your password to each tool at a regular frequency, such as 60 days.
Do not share passwords with other users.
Remove usernames and passwords from PJM tools if a person at the company changes their job function or leaves the company.
Do not use a common username and password for many people to access a PJM tool unless absolutely required for business purposes.