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The macOS system must require that passwords contain a minimum of one lowercase character and one uppercase character.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

The macOS must be configured to require that at least one lowercase character and one uppercase 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 states that complexity rules should be organizationally defined. The values defined are based on common complexity values, but each organization may define its own password complexity rules. NOTE: The configuration profile generated must be installed from a Mobile Device Management (MDM) server. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000069-GPOS-00037, SRG-OS-000070-GPOS-00038, SRG-OS-000730-GPOS-00190

ID
SV-268547r1034581_rule
Version
APPL-15-003060
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure the macOS system to require at least one lowercase character and one uppercase character in password complexity by installing the "com.apple.mobiledevice.passwordpolicy" configuration profile.