1.1.5 Ensure 'Password must meet complexity requirements' is set to 'Enabled'

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Information

This policy setting checks all new passwords to ensure that they meet basic requirements for strong passwords.

Solution

Make sure 'Password must meet complexity requirements' is set to a minimum of 24 passwords.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1941

Item Details

Category: IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|IA-5(1), CSCv6|16.5

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 15a6c18c1cb9a5b23c54f6ca7c6c75ead6b61bf0ead14e75630547363b71aa08