1.1.1.4 Set 'Minimum password length' to '14 or more character(s)'

Information

This policy setting determines the least number of characters that make up a password for a user account.

Solution

Make sure 'Minimum password length' is set to a minimum of 14 characters.

See Also

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

Item Details

Category: IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|IA-5(1)(a), CSCv6|5.7, CSCv6|16.2, CSCv6|16.5

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: ae01a5fa982616f39166505edbeddb5a0f1fccb3e5e18b91361c8fa469c96b3a