MEDIUMCIS 1.7

Ensure IAM password policy requires complexity

Password policy should require uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.

Security Impact

Simple passwords are vulnerable to brute force and dictionary attacks.

How to Remediate

Configure password policy in Identity Domain settings with complexity requirements.

Affected Resources

OCI::Identity::AuthenticationPolicy

Compliance Frameworks

CIS OCI v1.2.0SOC 2PCI-DSSNIST 800-53

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Check Details

Check ID
oracle-iam-7
Service
Oracle Cloud Identity and Access Management
Category
Identity Management
Severity
MEDIUM
CIS Benchmark
1.7

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