AUTH-11 Password Configurations

What is AUTH-11 Password Configurations Control?

Password Configurations are an important part of the Logical Access process. A password policy is a configuration of a set of attributes that an administrator defines from the documented policy and implements on all organizational resources. Creating strong password requirements will help mitigate the risk of unauthorized access. It is recommended to remain updated on password best practices as they tend to change.

Available tools in the marketplace 

Tools

No tool recommendation is made for this section.

Available templates

TrustCloud has a curated list of templates, internally or externally sourced, to help you get started. Click on the link for a downloadable version:

• Password configuration best practices summary by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)

Control implementation

Note: This control is automated by TrustCloud. Connect your system to enjoy the benefits of automation.

To implement this control manually, 

1. Document a password policy that defines what the password requirements are (min length, max length, characters, etc.). Use NIST for guidance.
2. Enforce the defined configurations on all systems.

What evidence do auditors look for?

Most auditors, at a minimum, are looking for the below suggested action:

1. Provide the password policy that shows the required password configurations.
2. Provide a screenshot of the password configuration settings for each system.

Evidence example

From the suggested action above, an example is provided below.

1. Provide the password policy that shows the required password configurations.
   Refer to the template for an example.
2. Provide a screenshot of the password configuration settings for each system.
   The following screenshot shows the password configurations. Provide a similar artifact for the relevant system.
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