Rule ID
SV-258913r1015926_rule
Version
V2R3
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. Password complexity is one factor of several that determine how long it takes to crack a password. The more complex the password is, the greater the number of possible combinations that need to be tested before the password is compromised.
From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Local Accounts >> Password Policy. View the value of the "Character requirements" setting. Character requirements: At least 1 uppercase characters If the password policy is not configured with "Character requirements" policy requiring "1" or more uppercase characters, this is a finding.
From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Local Accounts >> Password Policy. Click "Edit". Set "uppercase characters" to at least "1" and click "Save".