Title

The smartphone password/passcode complexity (alphanumeric) must be set. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Sensitive DoD data could be compromised if a strong device unlock password/passcode is not set up on a DoD smartphone. The complexity of the password is a key factor in the strength of the password. Complex passwords are harder to guess or obtain via a brute force attack.

Check Content

This is a Good security policy set check. Recommend all checks related to Good security policy set rules be reviewed using the following procedure. 1. Make a list of all Good security policy sets assigned to smartphone user accounts on the Good server using the following procedure: -Have the SA identify any non STIG-compliant policy sets and STIG-compliant policy sets on the server. --Log into the Good Mobile Control console. --Click on the Policies tab. --View all policy set on the server. -Note: STIG-compliant policy sets should be identified as such in the policy title, for example, STIG_Android_Policy_Set. It is recommended all non STIG-compliant policy sets be deleted. 2. Select each policy set users are assigned to, and in turn, verify the required settings are in the policy set. Note: If there is a finding, note the name of the non STIG-compliant policy set in the Findings Details section in VMS/Component Provided Tracking Database. --------------------- -Launch the Good Mobile Control Web console and click on the Policies tab. -Select the policy set for the Android devices and click on Android Configuration on the left side. -Click the Passcode tab. -Verify “Alphanumeric” is checked. Mark as a finding if configuration is not set as required.

Fix Text

Set the smartphone password complexity to the required value.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-36019r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-28297

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Expert Comments

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