Application account passwords must be at least 15 characters in length.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN12-00-000010 | WN12-00-000010 | WN12-00-000010_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Application/service account passwords must be of sufficient length to prevent being easily cracked. Application/service accounts that are manually managed must have passwords at least 15 characters in length. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN12-00-000010_chk ) |
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| The site must have a policy to ensure passwords for manually managed application/service accounts are at least 15 characters in length. If such a policy does not exist or has not been implemented, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-WN12-00-000010_fix) |
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| Establish a site policy that defines the requirements for application/service account length. Create application/service account passwords that are at least 15 characters in length. |