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Manually managed application account passwords must be at least 14 characters in length.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-224823 | WN16-00-000060 | SV-224823r953812_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 14 characters in length. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-02-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-26514r951114_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if manually managed application/service accounts exist. If none exist, this is NA. Verify the organization has a policy to ensure passwords for manually managed application/service accounts are at least 14 characters in length. If such a policy does not exist or has not been implemented, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26502r465372_fix) |
|---|
| Establish a policy that requires application/service account passwords that are manually managed to be at least 15 characters in length. Ensure the policy is enforced. |