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Assessment Title
Rule Text
The macOS system must require that passwords contain a minimum of one special character.
Description
Discussion Text
The macOS must be configured to require that at least one special character be used when a password is created.
Special characters are characters that are not alphanumeric. Examples include: ~ ! @ # $ % ^ *.
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 must be organizationally defined. The values defined are based on common complexity values, but each organization may define its own password complexity rules.
Special characters are characters that are not alphanumeric. Examples include: ~ ! @ # $ % ^ *.
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 must be organizationally defined. The values defined are based on common complexity values, but each organization may define its own password complexity rules.
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