Security & Password Sharing Policy
Purpose:
To define strict protocols for managing and sharing passwords and other sensitive credentials across the team to ensure organizational security and compliance.
Guidelines:
1. Password Manager Usage:
- All passwords must be stored and shared only using Passbolt.
- No other tools or methods are permitted for storing or transmitting passwords.
2. Prohibited Sharing Channels:
- Never share passwords through Google Chat, email, or any other messaging platforms.
- Credential files (e.g.,
.env, config files) must not be shared in any group or individual chat, under any condition.
3. Temporary Exceptions:
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In rare, urgent cases where sharing via Passbolt is not feasible:
- Passwords may be shared via Google Chat in 1:1 messages only.
- The recipient must copy or use the password immediately.
- The sender must delete the message immediately after confirmation.
4. Monitoring & Compliance:
- Google Chat messages are internally monitored.
- Any password or credential sharing attempts via unauthorized channels will trigger admin alerts.
- Violations may lead to warnings or further disciplinary action.
Reminder: Security is everyone's responsibility. Handle all credentials with the utmost caution.