Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1150 | 3.028 | SV-32298r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
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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 |
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-71581r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Password Policy >> "Password must meet complexity requirements" to "Enabled". |