Password policy¶

Rules for a strong password¶

Protecting your account starts with a strong password. In Data X-Ray, passwords need to follow these rules:

• Must contain at least 8 characters (max. 32 characters).
• Must have a mixture of letters and numbers.
• Does not allow number sequences of 4 or more numbers.
• Does not allow whitespaces.

Password security features¶

Account lockout protection¶

To protect accounts from unauthorized access attempts, Data X-Ray implements account lockout measures:

• After 10 consecutive failed login attempts, the account will be locked for 24 hours.
• During the lockout period, login attempts will be rejected even with correct credentials.
• This protection applies to all user types including regular users, organizational admins, and super admins.

Password reuse prevention¶

To maintain strong security practices, Data X-Ray prevents the reuse of previous passwords:

• When changing your password, you cannot reuse any of your previous passwords.
• If you attempt to reuse a previous password, you'll receive an error message prompting you to select a new, unique password.

For environment variable configuration related to these security features, refer to the 7.17 release notes.

Tips for a strong password¶

Here are some tips to help keep your information secure:

• Use at least 12 characters: longer passwords are harder to crack.
• Mix it up: combine uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters (like !, @, #, or $).
• Avoid common words and patterns: skip obvious choices like "password123", your name, or birthdate.
• Use unique passwords: don't reuse the same password across different sites or applications.