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  4. Set ‘Require alphanumeric password’ to ‘True’

Set ‘Require alphanumeric password’ to ‘True’

Details

Requiring users to include non-numeric characters in their passwords increases the strength of password security in your organization.

Rationale:

Not requiring alphanumeric passwords can make it easier for an attacker to correctly guess them.

Solution

To implement the recommended state, execute the following PowerShell cmdlet:

Set-MobileDeviceMailboxPolicy -Identity Default -AlphanumericPasswordRequired $true

Supportive Information

The following resource is also helpful.

This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Identification and Authentication.This control applies to the following type of system Windows.

References

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Updated on July 16, 2022
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