Precisely why I don't use any DoD web site (like MyPay, TriCare, etc.), actually:
But wait! There's more! DoD policy requires you to change your password every 90 days. I'll freely admit I adhere to the upper/lower case, number, AND a special character in my passwords... but I don't change the damned things every 90 days. Yes, security IS important, but you can go too damned far.
But wait! There's more! DoD policy requires you to change your password every 90 days. I'll freely admit I adhere to the upper/lower case, number, AND a special character in my passwords... but I don't change the damned things every 90 days. Yes, security IS important, but you can go too damned far.
That's what I need.
ReplyDeleteMore freakin' damn passwords.
You and me both, Skip.
DeleteI love a system that for security purposes drives EVERYONE to write down their multiple non-overlapping passwords. That takes a cyberkind of stupid.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely, positively correct, Curtis. Cyberstoopid, indeed.
DeleteYep, ran across this nonsense the other day when I needed to change my direct deposit. Seeing as I haven't been on MyPay in nine years, I'm not going to worry about changing it every 90 days.
ReplyDeleteTheir phone system sucks, too. I don't often have occasion to use it but when I DO... aiiieee.
DeleteI've given up with the Military Retirement Pay folks. I made up a PW, did my business and then promptly flushed it. Next time I need to go to their site (Been twice in 15 years), I'll click the "forgot my password" link and have them send me another one. I think this is a "Can't fight City Hall" thing.
ReplyDeleteYou're right about fighting City Hall, juvat. I just call the bastards when I need to.
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