AWS_IAM_8

Ensure IAM password policy require at least one number

Description

Password policies are, in part, used to enforce password complexity requirements. IAM password policies can be used to ensure password are comprised of different character sets. It is recommended that the password policy require at least one number.

Remediation

Perform the following to ensure the password policy is configured as prescribed:

Via AWS Console


1. Login to AWS Console (with appropriate permissions to View Identity Access Management Account Settings)

2. Go to IAM Service on the AWS Console

3. Click on Account Settings on the Left Pane

4. Ensure Require at least one number ” is checked under “Password Policy”

Via CLI

aws iam update-account-password-policy –require-numbers

Note: All commands starting with “aws iam update-account-password-policy” can be
combined into a single command.

References:
1. CCE-78906-5

Service

IAM

Severity

Medium

Compliance

Mapping

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