1.1.1.6 Set 'Password must meet complexity requirements' to 'Enabled'

Information

This policy setting checks all new passwords to ensure that they meet basic requirements for strong passwords.

Solution

Make sure 'Password must meet complexity requirements' is set to a minimum of 24 passwords.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/17

Item Details

Category: IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|IA-5(1)(a)

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: c949ed0c62bcab76b2c82378aa0a25db7cf865f7cd4eeff00b362d55b6a1890f