Use this command to configure the maximum number of times in a row a character can repeat in a password.
Requiring a maximum number of character repeats is a way to establish password strength. This requirement does not apply to passwords that already exist. It is only enforced on plain-text passwords; it is not applied to passwords set as hashed values. The default value is no limit; to specify that a character cannot repeat, specify 1. For more information, see the Trellix System Security Guide and the System Administration Guide or Administration Guide for your appliance.
Syntax
[no] aaa authentication password local max-char-repeats <number>
Parameters
<term>no</term>
Removes any restriction on the maximum number of times a character can repeat consecutively.
<term>number</term>
The maximum number of times a character can repeat consecutively.
Example
This example specifies that no characters can repeat consecutively. For example, a user can set a password of Ab8#dedg, but not Ab8#dedd.
hostname (config) # aaa authentication password local max-char-repeats 1
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
Network Security: Release 7.2
Endpoint Security (HX): Release 3.0
Intelligent Virtual Execution - Server: Release 7.9