STIGQter: STIG Summary: Central Log Server Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

The Central Log Server must be configured to require the change of at least eight of the total number of characters when passwords are changed.

DISA Rule

SV-206473r1043189_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-206473

Group Title

SRG-APP-000170

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000170-AU-002530

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-004066 - For password-based authentication, enforce organization-defined composition and complexity rules.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Central Log Server to require the change of at least eight of the total number of characters when passwords are changed.

Check Contents

Examine the configuration.

Verify the Central Log Server is configured to enforce password complexity by requiring the change of at least eight of the total number of characters when passwords are changed.

If the Central Log Server is not configured to require the change of at least eight of the total number of characters when passwords are changed, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-206473

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000170-AU-002530

Severity Override Guidance

Examine the configuration.

Verify the Central Log Server is configured to enforce password complexity by requiring the change of at least eight of the total number of characters when passwords are changed.

If the Central Log Server is not configured to require the change of at least eight of the total number of characters when passwords are changed, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2901