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V-220847

CAT II (Medium)

Windows 10 must be configured to require a minimum pin length of six characters or greater.

Rule ID

SV-220847r569187_rule

STIG

Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R9

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

Windows allows the use of PINs as well as biometrics for authentication without sending a password to a network or website where it could be compromised. Longer minimum PIN lengths increase the available combinations an attacker would have to attempt. Shorter minimum length significantly reduces the strength.

Check Content

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.

Registry Hive:  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path:  \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\PassportForWork\PINComplexity\

Value Name:  MinimumPINLength

Type:  REG_DWORD
Value:  6 (or greater)

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> PIN Complexity >> "Minimum PIN length" to "6" or greater. 

v1607 LTSB:
The policy path is Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Hello for Business >> Pin Complexity.

v1507 LTSB:
The policy path is Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Passport for Work >> Pin Complexity.