compliance controls are associated with this Policy definition 'Audit Windows machines that do not restrict the minimum password length to specified number of characters' (a2d0e922-65d0-40c4-8f87-ea6da2d307a2)
| Control Domain |
Control |
Name |
MetadataId |
Category |
Title |
Owner |
Requirements |
Description |
Info |
Policy# |
| CCCS |
IA-5(1) |
CCCS_IA-5(1) |
CCCS IA-5(1) |
Identification and Authentication |
Authenticator Management | Password-Based Authentication |
|
n/a |
(a) The information system, for password-based authentication, enforces minimum password complexity of case sensitive, minimum of eight characters, and at least one each of upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters;
(b) The information system, for password-based authentication, enforces that at least one of the characters are changed when new passwords are created;
(c) The information system, for password-based authentication, stores and transmits only cryptographically-protected passwords;
(d) The information system, for password-based authentication, enforces password minimum and maximum lifetime restrictions of one-day minimum, sixty-day maximum;
(e) The information system, for password-based authentication prohibits password reuse for 24 generations; and
(f) The information system, for password-based authentication allows the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password. |
link |
8 |
| CMMC_2.0_L2 |
IA.L2-3.5.7 |
CMMC_2.0_L2_IA.L2-3.5.7 |
404 not found |
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|
|
n/a |
n/a |
|
5 |
| CMMC_L3 |
IA.2.078 |
CMMC_L3_IA.2.078 |
CMMC L3 IA.2.078 |
Identification and Authentication |
Enforce a minimum password complexity and change of characters when new passwords are created. |
Shared |
Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. |
This requirement applies to single-factor authentication of individuals using passwords as individual or group authenticators, and in a similar manner, when passwords are used as part of multifactor authenticators. The number of changed characters refers to the number of changes required with respect to the total number of positions in the current password. To mitigate certain brute force attacks against passwords, organizations may also consider salting passwords. |
link |
7 |
| FedRAMP_High_R4 |
IA-5(1) |
FedRAMP_High_R4_IA-5(1) |
FedRAMP High IA-5 (1) |
Identification And Authentication |
Password-Based Authentication |
Shared |
n/a |
The information system, for password-based authentication:
(a) Enforces minimum password complexity of [Assignment: organization-defined requirements for case sensitivity, number of characters, mix of upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters, including minimum requirements for each type];
(b) Enforces at least the following number of changed characters when new passwords are created: [Assignment: organization-defined number];
(c) Stores and transmits only encrypted representations of passwords;
(d) Enforces password minimum and maximum lifetime restrictions of [Assignment: organization- defined numbers for lifetime minimum, lifetime maximum];
(e) Prohibits password reuse for [Assignment: organization-defined number] generations; and
(f) Allows the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password.
Supplemental Guidance: This control enhancement applies to single-factor authentication of individuals using passwords as individual or group authenticators, and in a similar manner, when passwords are part of multifactor authenticators. This control enhancement does not apply when passwords are used to unlock hardware authenticators (e.g., Personal Identity Verification cards). The implementation of such password mechanisms may not meet all of the requirements in the enhancement. Encrypted representations of passwords include, for example, encrypted versions of passwords and one-way cryptographic hashes of passwords. The number of changed characters refers to the number of changes required with respect to the total number of positions in the current password. Password lifetime restrictions do not apply to temporary passwords. Related control: IA-6. |
link |
15 |
| FedRAMP_Moderate_R4 |
IA-5(1) |
FedRAMP_Moderate_R4_IA-5(1) |
FedRAMP Moderate IA-5 (1) |
Identification And Authentication |
Password-Based Authentication |
Shared |
n/a |
The information system, for password-based authentication:
(a) Enforces minimum password complexity of [Assignment: organization-defined requirements for case sensitivity, number of characters, mix of upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters, including minimum requirements for each type];
(b) Enforces at least the following number of changed characters when new passwords are created: [Assignment: organization-defined number];
(c) Stores and transmits only encrypted representations of passwords;
(d) Enforces password minimum and maximum lifetime restrictions of [Assignment: organization- defined numbers for lifetime minimum, lifetime maximum];
(e) Prohibits password reuse for [Assignment: organization-defined number] generations; and
(f) Allows the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password.
Supplemental Guidance: This control enhancement applies to single-factor authentication of individuals using passwords as individual or group authenticators, and in a similar manner, when passwords are part of multifactor authenticators. This control enhancement does not apply when passwords are used to unlock hardware authenticators (e.g., Personal Identity Verification cards). The implementation of such password mechanisms may not meet all of the requirements in the enhancement. Encrypted representations of passwords include, for example, encrypted versions of passwords and one-way cryptographic hashes of passwords. The number of changed characters refers to the number of changes required with respect to the total number of positions in the current password. Password lifetime restrictions do not apply to temporary passwords. Related control: IA-6. |
link |
15 |
| IRS_1075_9.3 |
.7.5 |
IRS_1075_9.3.7.5 |
IRS 1075 9.3.7.5 |
Identification and Authentication |
Authenticator Management (IA-5) |
|
n/a |
The agency must manage information system authenticators by:
a. Verifying, as part of the initial authenticator distribution, the identity of the individual, group, role, or device receiving the authenticator
b. Establishing initial authenticator content for authenticators defined by the agency
c. Ensuring that authenticators have sufficient strength of mechanism for their intended use
d. Establishing and implementing administrative procedures for initial authenticator distribution, for lost/compromised or damaged authenticators, and for revoking authenticators
e. Changing default content of authenticators prior to information system installation
f. Establishing minimum and maximum lifetime restrictions and reuse conditions for authenticators
g. Changing/refreshing authenticators
h. Protecting authenticator content from unauthorized disclosure and modification
i. Requiring individuals to take, and having devices implement, specific security safeguards to protect authenticators
j. Changing authenticators for group/role accounts when membership to those accounts changes
The information system must, for password-based authentication:
a. Enforce minimum password complexity of:
1. Eight characters
2. At least one numeric and at least one special character
3. A mixture of at least one uppercase and at least one lowercase letter
4. Storing and transmitting only encrypted representations of passwords
b. Enforce password minimum lifetime restriction of one day
c. Enforce non-privileged account passwords to be changed at least every 90 days
d. Enforce privileged account passwords to be changed at least every 60 days
e. Prohibit password reuse for 24 generations
f. Allow the use of a temporary password for system logon requiring an immediate change to a permanent password
g. Password-protect system initialization (boot) settings |
link |
12 |
| ISO27001-2013 |
A.9.4.3 |
ISO27001-2013_A.9.4.3 |
ISO 27001:2013 A.9.4.3 |
Access Control |
Password management system |
Shared |
n/a |
Password management systems shall be interactive and shall ensure quality password. |
link |
22 |
| NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3 |
.5.7 |
NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3.5.7 |
NIST SP 800-171 R2 3.5.7 |
Identification and Authentication |
Enforce a minimum password complexity and change of characters when new passwords are created. |
Shared |
Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. |
This requirement applies to single-factor authentication of individuals using passwords as individual or group authenticators, and in a similar manner, when passwords are used as part of multifactor authenticators. The number of changed characters refers to the number of changes required with respect to the total number of positions in the current password. To mitigate certain brute force attacks against passwords, organizations may also consider salting passwords. |
link |
8 |
| NIST_SP_800-53_R4 |
IA-5(1) |
NIST_SP_800-53_R4_IA-5(1) |
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 IA-5 (1) |
Identification And Authentication |
Password-Based Authentication |
Shared |
n/a |
The information system, for password-based authentication:
(a) Enforces minimum password complexity of [Assignment: organization-defined requirements for case sensitivity, number of characters, mix of upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters, including minimum requirements for each type];
(b) Enforces at least the following number of changed characters when new passwords are created: [Assignment: organization-defined number];
(c) Stores and transmits only encrypted representations of passwords;
(d) Enforces password minimum and maximum lifetime restrictions of [Assignment: organization- defined numbers for lifetime minimum, lifetime maximum];
(e) Prohibits password reuse for [Assignment: organization-defined number] generations; and
(f) Allows the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password.
Supplemental Guidance: This control enhancement applies to single-factor authentication of individuals using passwords as individual or group authenticators, and in a similar manner, when passwords are part of multifactor authenticators. This control enhancement does not apply when passwords are used to unlock hardware authenticators (e.g., Personal Identity Verification cards). The implementation of such password mechanisms may not meet all of the requirements in the enhancement. Encrypted representations of passwords include, for example, encrypted versions of passwords and one-way cryptographic hashes of passwords. The number of changed characters refers to the number of changes required with respect to the total number of positions in the current password. Password lifetime restrictions do not apply to temporary passwords. Related control: IA-6. |
link |
15 |
| NIST_SP_800-53_R5 |
IA-5(1) |
NIST_SP_800-53_R5_IA-5(1) |
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 IA-5 (1) |
Identification and Authentication |
Password-based Authentication |
Shared |
n/a |
For password-based authentication:
(a) Maintain a list of commonly-used, expected, or compromised passwords and update the list [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] and when organizational passwords are suspected to have been compromised directly or indirectly;
(b) Verify, when users create or update passwords, that the passwords are not found on the list of commonly-used, expected, or compromised passwords in IA-5(1)(a);
(c) Transmit passwords only over cryptographically-protected channels;
(d) Store passwords using an approved salted key derivation function, preferably using a keyed hash;
(e) Require immediate selection of a new password upon account recovery;
(f) Allow user selection of long passwords and passphrases, including spaces and all printable characters;
(g) Employ automated tools to assist the user in selecting strong password authenticators; and
(h) Enforce the following composition and complexity rules: [Assignment: organization-defined composition and complexity rules]. |
link |
15 |
| PCI_DSS_V3.2.1 |
8.2.3 |
PCI_DSS_v3.2.1_8.2.3 |
PCI DSS v3.2.1 8.2.3 |
Requirement 8 |
PCI DSS requirement 8.2.3 |
customer |
n/a |
n/a |
link |
6 |
| PCI_DSS_V3.2.1 |
8.2.5 |
PCI_DSS_v3.2.1_8.2.5 |
PCI DSS v3.2.1 8.2.5 |
Requirement 8 |
PCI DSS requirement 8.2.5 |
customer |
n/a |
n/a |
link |
6 |
| PCI_DSS_v4.0 |
8.3.6 |
PCI_DSS_v4.0_8.3.6 |
PCI DSS v4.0 8.3.6 |
Requirement 08: Identify Users and Authenticate Access to System Components |
Strong authentication for users and administrators is established and managed |
Shared |
n/a |
If passwords/passphrases are used as authentication factors to meet Requirement 8.3.1, they meet the following minimum level of complexity:
• A minimum length of 12 characters (or IF the system does not support 12 characters, a minimum length of eight characters).
• Contain both numeric and alphabetic characters. |
link |
9 |
| SWIFT_CSCF_v2021 |
4.1 |
SWIFT_CSCF_v2021_4.1 |
SWIFT CSCF v2021 4.1 |
Prevent Compromise of Credentials |
Password Policy |
|
n/a |
Ensure passwords are sufficiently resistant against common password attacks by implementing and enforcing an effective password policy. |
link |
7 |
| SWIFT_CSCF_v2022 |
4.1 |
SWIFT_CSCF_v2022_4.1 |
SWIFT CSCF v2022 4.1 |
4. Prevent Compromise of Credentials |
Ensure passwords are sufficiently resistant against common password attacks by implementing and enforcing an effective password policy. |
Shared |
n/a |
All application and operating system accounts enforce passwords with appropriate parameters such as length, complexity, validity, and the number of failed login attempts. Similarly, personal tokens and mobile devices enforce passwords or a Personal Identification Number (PIN) with appropriate parameters. |
link |
17 |
| UK_NCSC_CSP |
10 |
UK_NCSC_CSP_10 |
UK NCSC CSP 10 |
Identity and authentication |
Identity and authentication |
Shared |
n/a |
All access to service interfaces should be constrained to authenticated and authorised individuals. |
link |
25 |