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Application account passwords must be at least 15 characters in length.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36661 | WN08-00-000010-01 | SV-48278r2_rule | IAIA-1 | 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 15 characters in length. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44956r1_chk ) |
|---|
| The site must have a policy to ensure passwords for manually managed application/service accounts are at least 15 characters in length. If such a policy does not exist or has not been implemented, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-41413r1_fix) |
|---|
| Establish a site policy that defines the requirements for application/service account length. Create application/service account passwords that are at least 15 characters in length. |