Effective immediately, Handbook AS-805-C, Information Security for General Users, is revised. The April 2010 edition has been updated to reflect the following:
n Passwords: Encourage use of longer passwords, discourage poorly constructed passwords, and recognize that passwords may be written down but must be protected.
n Use of Information Resources: Update section for current technology and threats.
n Network Connectivity Review Board (NCRB) Request Form: Indicate where to find the current version of the NCRB Request Form.
n Sensitive Information: Update classification terminology and protection requirements.
n Incidents: Add additional examples of incidents and two new payment card industry requirements.
Handbook AS-805-C is now available on the Postal Service PolicyNet™ website:
n Go to http://blue.usps.gov.
n Under “Essential Links” in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet.
n On the PolicyNet page, click HBKs.
(The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet website is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.)
n The direct URLs for Handbook AS-805-C (November 2014):
n http://about.usps.com/handbooks/as805c.pdf
n http://about.usps.com/handbooks/as805c/welcome.htm
Note: Offices should update references and links to Handbook AS-805-C in local documents.
— Corporate Information Security, Chief Information Officer, 5-20-10
