Rule version SRG-APP-000164-AU-002480 · STIG v3 · 2026-09-01
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.
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.
Configure the Central Log Server to enforce a minimum 15-character password length.