STIGQter: STIG Summary: Google Android 16 COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 13 May 2026:

Google Android 16 must be configured to enforce a minimum password length of six characters.

DISA Rule

SV-276749r1140039_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-276749

Group Title

PP-MDF-333024

Rule Version

GOOG-16-006000

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

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

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Google Android 16 device to enforce a minimum password length of six characters.

On the EMM console:

COBO:

1. Open "Lock screen" settings.
2. Open "Password constraints".
3. Open "Minimum password quality".
4. Choose Numeric Complex, Alphabetic, Alphanumeric, or Complex.
5. Open "Minimum password length".
6. Enter in the number of characters as "6".

COPE:

1. Open "Lock screen" settings.
2. Open "Password constraints".
3. Select "Personal Profile".
4. Open "Minimum password quality".
5. Choose Numeric Complex, Alphabetic, Alphanumeric, or Complex.
6. Open "Minimum password length".
7. Enter in the number of characters as "6".

Configuration API: setPasswordMinimumLength

Check Contents

Review managed Google Android 16 device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device is enforcing a minimum password length of six characters.

This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the managed Google Android 16 device.

On the EMM console:

COBO:

1. Open "Lock screen" settings.
2. Open "Password constraints".
3. Open "Minimum password quality".
4. Verify that Numeric Complex, Alphabetic, Alphanumeric, or Complex is selected.
5. Open "Minimum password length".
6. Verify that "6" is set for number of characters.

COPE:

1. Open "Lock screen" settings.
2. Open "Password constraints".
3. Select "Personal Profile".
4. Verify that "Minimum password quality" is set to Numeric Complex, Alphabetic, Alphanumeric, or Complex.
5. Open "Minimum password length".
6. Verify that the number of characters is set to "6" or higher.
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On the managed Google Android 16 device:

COBO and COPE:

1. Open Settings >> Security & privacy >> Device unlock >> Screen lock.
2. Enter current password.
3. Tap "Pin or Password".
4. Verify that Password length required is at least "6".

If the device password length is not set to six characters or more on the EMM console or on the managed Google Android 16 device, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-276749

Documentable

False

Rule Version

GOOG-16-006000

Severity Override Guidance

Review managed Google Android 16 device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device is enforcing a minimum password length of six characters.

This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the managed Google Android 16 device.

On the EMM console:

COBO:

1. Open "Lock screen" settings.
2. Open "Password constraints".
3. Open "Minimum password quality".
4. Verify that Numeric Complex, Alphabetic, Alphanumeric, or Complex is selected.
5. Open "Minimum password length".
6. Verify that "6" is set for number of characters.

COPE:

1. Open "Lock screen" settings.
2. Open "Password constraints".
3. Select "Personal Profile".
4. Verify that "Minimum password quality" is set to Numeric Complex, Alphabetic, Alphanumeric, or Complex.
5. Open "Minimum password length".
6. Verify that the number of characters is set to "6" or higher.
_____________________________

On the managed Google Android 16 device:

COBO and COPE:

1. Open Settings >> Security & privacy >> Device unlock >> Screen lock.
2. Enter current password.
3. Tap "Pin or Password".
4. Verify that Password length required is at least "6".

If the device password length is not set to six characters or more on the EMM console or on the managed Google Android 16 device, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5716