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The macOS system must require passwords contain a minimum of one numeric character.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

The macOS must be configured to require at least one numeric character be used when a password is created. This rule enforces password complexity by requiring users to set passwords that are less vulnerable to malicious users. Note: The guidance for password-based authentication in NIST 800-53 (Rev 5) and NIST 800-63B state that complexity rules should be organizationally defined. The values defined are based on common complexity values, but an organization may define its own password complexity rules.

ID
SV-259537r1009594_rule
Version
APPL-14-003007
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure the macOS system to require passwords contain a minimum of one numeric character by installing the "com.apple.mobiledevice.passwordpolicy" configuration profile.