Rule ID
SV-252583r818123_rule
Version
V1R3
Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute-force attacks.
If the IBM Aspera Faspex feature of the Aspera Platform is not installed, this is Not Applicable. Verify IBM Aspera Faspex requires password complexity: - Log in to the IBM Aspera Faspex web page as a user with administrative privilege. - Select the "Server" tab. - Select the "Configuration" tab. - Select the "Security" section. - Verify the "Faspex accounts" "Use strong passwords" option is checked. If the "Use strong passwords" option is not checked, this is a finding. If the "Use strong passwords" option is checked, downgrade this requirement to a CAT III.
Configure IBM Aspera Faspex to require password complexity: - Log in to the IBM Aspera Faspex web page as a user with administrative privilege. - Select the "Server" tab. - Select the "Configuration" tab. - Select the "Security" section. - Put a check the "Faspex accounts" "Use strong passwords" check box. - Select "Update" at the bottom of the page.