Je-S System Release – November 2023

Changes to the Je-S System will be implemented as part of the Je-S System release on the weekend of 18 / 19th November (version v 07.15.2).  The following are the main changes:
    
Further changes to Je-S passwords 

As part of a previous release (29th September 23) the Je-S service password strength associated with RO and user accounts was changed.   This meant that all passwords that were created or changed from this date must be at least 15 characters and would be case sensitive.

Following this release, all users will be prompted to update their password from 6 characters to 15 characters, when they next log into Je-S.    Please note this includes holders of RO master JeS accounts (and those who log into the RO accounts for pools, customer accounts etc).

Why the change?
The Je-S service undertakes periodic review of its security measures, to align, where technically possible, with modern security standards and guidance set by the likes of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre and organisational Policy.  One outcome from the recent review was that the Je-S service needed to change the strength of user authentication (passwords). 

This allows users to utilise new stronger password methods such as machine generated passwords (via a password manager), 3 random words https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/three-random-words-or-thinkrandom-0  or passphrases (phrases not from known literature unless additional upper, lower, numeric and special characters are included). 

Please contact the Je-S Helpdesk if you require any further information about the System release or if you experience any issues with the Je-S System.

Email: JeSHelp@je-s.ukri.org Phone: +44 (0) 1793 444164

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