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The built-in Windows password complexity policy must be enabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1150 3.028 SV-25012r2_rule Medium
Description
The use of complex passwords increases their strength against attack. The built-in Windows password complexity policy requires passwords to contain at least 3 of the 4 types of characters (numbers, upper- and lower-case letters, and special characters), as well as preventing the inclusion of user names or parts of.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-04-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-71575r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Password Policy >> "Password must meet complexity requirements" to "Enabled".