Rule version SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00225 · STIG v3 · 2026-09-03
If the operating system allows the user to select passwords based on dictionary words, then this increases the chances of password compromise by increasing the opportunity for successful guesses and brute-force attacks.
Verify the operating system prevents the use of dictionary words for passwords. If it does not, this is a finding.
Configure the operating system to prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.