For systems utilizing a logon ID as the individual identifier, passwords will, at a minimum, be 14 characters.

For systems utilizing a logon ID as the individual identifier, passwords will, at a minimum, be 14 characters.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-6836	4.013	SV-32369r1_rule	IAIA-1 IAIA-2	Medium

Description
Information systems not protected with strong password schemes including passwords of minimum length provide the opportunity for anyone to crack the password, thus, gaining access to the system and causing the device, information, or the local network to be compromised or a denial of service.

STIG	Date
Win2k8 R2 Audit	2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
None

Fix Text (F-28839r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy -> “Minimum password length,” to 14 characters.