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For systems utilizing a logon ID as the individual identifier, passwords must be a minimum of 14 characters in length.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-6836 4.013 SV-25011r2_rule 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.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-02-21

Details

Check Text ( C-51771r1_chk )
Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in.
Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view.
Navigate to Account Policies -> Password Policy.

If the value for the "Minimum password length" is less than 14 characters, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-53553r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy -> "Minimum password length" to at least "14" characters.