Rule: Ensure IAM Password Policy Requires at Least One Number
This rule ensures that IAM password policy includes at least one number for enhanced security measures.
| Rule | Ensure IAM password policy requires at least one number |
| Framework | General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) |
| Severity | ✔ Medium |
Rule Description:
The IAM password policy should be configured to require at least one number in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy aims to enforce stronger password security practices within the organization to protect sensitive data and comply with GDPR requirements.
Troubleshooting Steps:
If users are having issues with their passwords not meeting the requirement of having at least one number, the following troubleshooting steps can be followed:
- 1.
Confirm Policy Configuration: Double-check the IAM password policy configuration to ensure that it specifies the requirement for at least one number. Ensure that the policy is active and applied to the intended IAM users or groups.
- 2.
User Awareness and Training: If users are struggling to create passwords with numbers, consider providing additional awareness and training on creating strong passwords that meet the organization's password policy requirements.
- 3.
Password Reset: In case users have existing passwords that do not comply with the updated policy, they will need to reset their passwords to meet the new requirements.
Necessary Codes:
If a password policy configuration code is required, use the following sample code as a reference:
{
"Version": "2012-10-17",
"Statement": [
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": [
"iam:CreateLoginProfile",
"iam:UpdateLoginProfile",
"iam:ChangePassword"
],
"Resource": "arn:aws:iam::*:user/*",
"Condition": {
"Bool": {
"aws:SecureTransport": "true"
},
"NumericLessThan": {
"aws:MultiFactorAuthAge": "432000"
}
}
}
]
}
Make sure to update the code based on your specific IAM policy requirements.
Step-by-Step Guide for Remediation:
Follow these steps to enforce the requirement of at least one number in the IAM password policy:
- 1.
Access the AWS Management Console and navigate to the IAM service.
- 2.
In the left navigation pane, click on "Account settings."
- 3.
Under the "Password Policy" section, click on the "Edit" button.
- 4.
Enable the password policy settings if they are not already enabled.
- 5.
Update the "Minimum password length" field to the desired value (e.g., 8 characters).
- 6.
Check the box for "Require at least one number."
- 7.
Adjust other password policy settings as per your organization's security requirements.
- 8.
Click on the "Apply password policy" button to save the changes.
- 9.
Communicate the password policy updates to all relevant IAM users and instruct them to reset their passwords to comply with the new requirements.
- 10.
Monitor and enforce compliance with the updated password policy regularly.
By following these steps, you can ensure that the IAM password policy requires at least one number, making it compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and enhancing password security within your organization.