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Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1150 | 3.028 | SV-25012r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The use of complex passwords increases their strength against guessing. This policy setting configures the system to verify that newly-created passwords conform to the Windows password complexity policy. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-28809r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy -> “Password must meet complexity requirements” to "Enabled". |