Access credentials for trusted networks
Anyone holding a formal relationship with FBK may request access credentials for the trusted networks by contacting the security representative, who will verify compliance with contractual and fiscal requirements and contributions, as well as those relating to worker security and internal access procedures.
Access credentials for the trusted networks may be used to access the untrusted networks as well.
The security representative shall provide the credentials directly to the user or their secretary, in a sealed envelope.
Access credentials for trusted networks automatically released by Sicurezza Office representatives to all FBK employees.
Such credentials, consisting in a username and password pair, are valid for accessing any system (Windows and Linux) connected to the trusted network. The same credentials can be used to access network services like electronic mail, VPN connection, the Intranet, etc.
Password expiration
Pursuant to Legislative Decree n. 196/03, passwords must:
- be changed every 3 months by users processing sensitive data;
- be changed every 6 months by any other user.
15 days before the password expiration date, the directory service system will notify users on a daily basis via e-mail.
Computer centrally-managed by IT:
- Windows: press Ctrl-Alt-Delete (Ctrl-Alt-Canc) and click on “Change password”.
- Linux: use the “passwd” command.
All other cases:
Connect to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/ with your FBK credentials. Overview menu and select Change password as follows
Choose “Overview” in the menu on the left:
Choose “Change Password”
Enter the old password and the new password twice and press “submit”, the complexity rules remain the same as before:
Log out by choosing “Sign Out” in the menu at the top right:
This will also change your FBK password for Google services, which may take up to 30 seconds to take effect.
Strong password
Pursuant to Legislative Decree n. 196/03, passwords must satisfy the following rules:
- must be at least 8 characters long
- must contain characters that belong to at least 3 of the following categories:
- capitals letters (from A to Z)
- small letters (from a to z)
- digits (from 0 to 9)
- symbols (e.g.: !, $, #, %)
The new password must be different from your previous 15 passwords.
The directory services system will accept only passwords satisfying such requirements.
Credentials expiration
Network credentials are valid during your whole FBK working period and automatically expire at its end.
15 days before the password expiration date, the directory service system will notify users on a daily basis via e-mail.
Access credentials for untrusted networks
Anyone with a formalised relationship with the FBK or guests of the Foundation may request access credentials for the untrusted networks by sending an email to HELP-IT@fbk.eu, stating the name and the duration.The credentials will be sent directly to the user or their secretary in a sealed envelope.
Accessing untrusted network
The access credentials of untrusted networks are used to access the outside world and to trusted networks through a gateway.
Once connected to the GuestsFBK network your browser will open a page on the gateway server asking for your network credentials.
The validity of such credentials is determined by the duration of your contract within FBK.
The access credentials to untrusted networks are not editable by users.
Notes for Mac users
In case of problems with MacOS systems from the untrusted wifi network, please verify the following settings:
- open the URL https://wfgate.fbk.eu with either Safari or Firefox and check if you have been authenticated, if not, authenticate again
- verify that you can browse the web by opening an https site (e.g.: https://www.gmail.com)