This command allows you to set the minimum number of characters required in a password based on character types.
Requiring a minimum number of various character types is a way to establish password strength. The validation rules defined by this command do not apply to passwords that already exist. They are only enforced on plain-text passwords; they are not applied to passwords set as hashed values. For more information, see the Trellix System Security Guide and the System Administration Guide or Administration Guide for your appliance.
Syntax
[no] authentication password local character-type <characterType> minimum <number>
Parameters
<term>no</term>
Removes any minimum requirement set for the specified character type.
<term>characterType</term>
The character type to set a minimum value. The following character types can be used:
lower-case—The minimum number of lowercase alphabetic characters required in the password.
upper-case—The minimum number of uppercase alphabetic characters required in the password.
special—The minimum number of special characters required in the password. (For example: !, @, $, %, &, etc.)
numeral—The minimal number of numbers required in the password.
Example
The following example requires a password to include 6 lower-case letters as a minimum requirement:
hostname (config) # aaa authentication password local character-type lower-case minimum 6
The following example requires a password to include 3 upper-case letters as a minimum requirement:
hostname (config) # aaa authentication password local character-type upper-case minimum 3
The following example requires a password to include 1 special character as a minimum requirement:
hostname (config) # aaa authentication password local character-type special minimum 1
The following example the removes the minimum password character limit for numbers.
hostname (config) # no aaa authentication password local character-type numbers minimum
User role
Admin
Supported appliances
This command is supported on the following appliances running the specified releases or later:
Malware Analysis: Release 7.1
Central Management System: Release 7.2
Email Security — Server: Release 7.1
File Protect: Release 7.1
Endpoint Security (HX): Release 2.5
Network Security: Release 7.2
Intelligent Virtual Execution - Server: Release 7.9