The Central Log Server must be configured to enforce a minimum 15-character password length.

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mediumV-206467SRG-APP-000164SRG-APP-000164-AU-002480SV-206467r981728_rule2026-02-123

Description

The shorter the password, the lower the number of possible combinations that need to be tested before the password is compromised. Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute-force attacks. Password length is one factor of several that helps to determine strength and how long it takes to crack a password. The shorter the password, the lower the number of possible combinations that need to be tested before the password is compromised. Use of more characters in a password helps to exponentially increase the time and/or resources required to compromise the password.

ℹ️ Check

Examine the configuration. Verify the Central Log Server is configured to enforce a minimum 15-character password length. If the Central Log Server is not configured to enforce a minimum 15-character password length, this is a finding.

✔️ Fix

Configure the Central Log Server to enforce a minimum 15-character password length.