TCMax must require the change of at least eight of the total number of characters when passwords are changed.

If the application allows the user to consecutively reuse extensive portions of passwords, this increases the chances of password compromise by increasing the window of opportunity for attempts at guessing and brute-force attacks.

The number of changed characters refers to the number of changes required with respect to the total number of positions in the current password. In other words, characters may be the same within the two passwords; however, the positions of the like characters must be different.

1. Using an account of appropriate privileges to access TCMax, go to Settings >> User Options.

2. Click the "Configure" menu option at the top of the window, then click "Account Security Policy".

If the "Enable Password Enforcement Policy" box is unchecked, this is a finding.

If the "Different Characters" is a number less than "8", this is a finding.

1. Using an account of appropriate privileges to access TCMax, go to Settings >> User Options.

2. Click the "Configure" menu option at the top of the window, then click "Account Security Policy".

3. Check the "Enable Password Enforcement Policy".

4. Set the "Different Characters" value to "8" or higher.

5. Click "Save".