We recommend that you set the NEWPW suboption MIN to 7. This setting specifies that passwords must be at least seven characters long. We also recommend that you gain a clear understanding of the types of regulatory compliance laws and regulations to which your installation site is subject, and set other NEWPW suboptions accordingly.
Business Value:
Strong passwords are vital to protect your system. Password controls help to ensure that users' passwords are strong enough to prevent unauthorized access to your system and data.
Additional Considerations:
The NEWPW control option specifies when and in what format you can specify new passwords. CA Top Secret includes many options in the NEWPW control option, and you must determine appropriate restrictions for your systems. The strength of and requirements for a site's password policy typically depends on the following:
The most prevalent compliance regulation that sites face today is the Payment Card Industry-Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS), which sets minimum levels that govern the following:
More Information:
For detailed information about all password options, see the Control Options Guide.
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