Assessment Objective
Determine if:
- IA-05(01)(a) for password-based authentication, a list of commonly used, expected, or compromised passwords is maintained and updated [Assignment: frequency] and when organizational passwords are suspected to have been compromised directly or indirectly;
- IA-05(01)(b) for password-based authentication when passwords are created or updated by users, the passwords are verified not to be found on the list of commonly used, expected, or compromised passwords in IA-05(01)(a);
- IA-05(01)(c) for password-based authentication, passwords are only transmitted over cryptographically protected channels;
- IA-05(01)(d) for password-based authentication, passwords are stored using an approved salted key derivation function, preferably using a keyed hash;
- IA-05(01)(e) for password-based authentication, immediate selection of a new password is required upon account recovery;
- IA-05(01)(f) for password-based authentication, user selection of long passwords and passphrases is allowed, including spaces and all printable characters;
- IA-05(01)(g) for password-based authentication, automated tools are employed to assist the user in selecting strong password authenticators;
- IA-05(01)(h) for password-based authentication, [Assignment: composition and complexity rules] are enforced.
Assessment Methods
Examine
- Identification and authentication policy
- password policy
- procedures addressing authenticator management
- system security plan
- system design documentation
- system configuration settings and associated documentation
- password configurations and associated documentation
- other relevant documents or records
Interview
- Organizational personnel with authenticator management responsibilities
- organizational personnel with information security responsibilities
- system/network administrators
- system developers
Test
- Mechanisms supporting and/or implementing password-based authenticator management capability
Saincheisteanna nasctha
| Cineál naisc | Saincheist |
|---|---|
| blocks | IA-05(01) [L] Password-based Authentication |