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Ensure IAM Password Policy Minimum Length Rule

This rule ensures that IAM password policy requires a minimum length of 14 characters or greater.

RuleEnsure IAM password policy requires a minimum length of 14 or greater
FrameworkGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Severity
Critical

IAM Password Policy Setting - Minimum Password Length of 14 or Greater for GDPR Compliance

Description:

This rule ensures that your IAM (Identity and Access Management) password policy meets the requirement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by setting a minimum password length of 14 characters or greater. By enforcing this policy, you enhance the security of user credentials and protect sensitive data.

Troubleshooting:

If users are having issues with setting or updating passwords, ensure that the password meets the minimum length requirement of 14 characters. Additionally, verify that no other password policy conflicts with this setting.

Necessary Configuration Code:

There is no specific code required for this IAM password policy setting. However, the policy can be configured using the AWS Management Console, AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), or AWS SDKs (Software Development Kits).

Remediation Steps:

Follow the step-by-step guide below to enforce a minimum password length of 14 characters or greater for GDPR compliance:

  1. 1.
    Open the AWS Management Console and navigate to the IAM service.
  2. 2.
    In the left-hand menu, click on "Account settings."
  3. 3.
    Under the "Password policy" section, locate the "Minimum password length" option.
  4. 4.
    Set the value to 14 or greater by entering the desired number in the corresponding field.
  5. 5.
    Optionally, enable the "Require at least one uppercase letter" and "Require at least one lowercase letter" options for added security.
  6. 6.
    Click on "Apply password policy" to save the changes.

Alternatively, you can use the AWS CLI command to update the IAM password policy.

  1. 1.
    Open the terminal or command prompt.
  2. 2.
    Ensure that you have the AWS CLI installed and configured with appropriate credentials.
  3. 3.
    Run the following command to update the IAM password policy:
aws iam update-account-password-policy --minimum-password-length 14
  1. 1.
    Verify the success message returned by the CLI command.

Note: If you wish to enforce additional password requirements, refer to the IAM documentation for available options and corresponding CLI parameters.

Ensure to communicate the new password policy and educate users about the requirements, encouraging them to choose strong and unique passwords that comply with the GDPR policy.

By following the above steps, you can enforce a minimum password length of 14 or greater in accordance with GDPR guidelines, enhancing the security of your AWS IAM accounts and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

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