NCSP Password Standard v1.3

Status: Live
Published: 01/05/2025
Security level: Official
Amended / Internally developed: True
Live on platform: 13/06/2025
Target Audience: Technical / General
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
Grading:
Standards
Abstract

This Standard supports the principles set out in the National CSP, providing detailed guidance to those implementing and managing PDS & policing systems. This Standard applies to all passwords created for use on PDS & policing systems, including those for user-level accounts, system-level accounts, and any device-specific passwords.

Category: Security