Information Security

A password is the key that grants a user access to a computer system.

It is very important to protect your password and make sure no one else can use it. Information security is essential to protect our personal and professional data.

Anyone who uses someone else’s password to access a computer system can steal their identity! 

• Never share your password with anyone.
• Use different passwords for each of your accounts. That way, if one password is compromised, your other accounts aren’t at risk. 
• Use a strong password. A password should contain at least 12 characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters such as #, @, $, %, &, *, -, _ when the system allows it.   
• Avoid using predictable sequences of old passwords (e.g. Password01, Password02, Password03, …).
• Avoid using personal data such as your name and birth date, for example.
• When possible, use biometrics (fingerprint, facial recognition) on tablets, smart phones, and laptops. 
• Don’t reuse your last 12 passwords.
• Use a password manager (such as KeePass) to store and manage passwords safely.

• Don’t save your password on your computer screen.
• Don’t leave your password written down where it can be seen.
• Avoid saving your passwords in browsers or online platforms (such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, to name just a few).

You can consult the guide. (FR only)

You can reach the Digital Health, Information Resources, and Biomedical Engineering Directorate at:

• 514-345-3511, extension 2383
• securite.information.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca