6.1.9.3 Place Restrictions on User Passwords
Application allows placing restrictions on the number of alpha and numeric characters that can be specified for a user password.
Maximum Consecutive Repetitive Characters
The maximum number of allowable repetitive characters occurring consecutively, in a user password can be specified. This specification is validated whenever a user changes the user password, and is applicable for a password change of any nature - either through the Change Password function initiated by the user or a forced change initiated by the system.
Minimum Number of Special Characters in Password
Application allows defining minimum number of special characters allowed in a user password. The system validates these specifications only when a user chooses to change the password.
Minimum Number of Numeric Characters in Password
Likewise, application allows defining the minimum number of numeric characters allowed in a user password. The system validates the password only when a user chooses to change his password.
Minimum Number of Lower Case Characters in Password
The minimum number of lowercase characters allowed in a user password also can be configured. The allowed lower case characters are from the US-ASCII character set only. The system validates these specifications only when a user chooses to change the password.
Minimum Number of Upper Case Characters in Password
The minimum number of upper case characters allowed in a user password can be configured. The allowed upper case characters are from the US-ASCII character set only. The system validates these specifications only when a user chooses to change the password.
Parent topic: Password Management