Fine-Grained Password Policy

Simple definition

A specific password policy applied to certain users or groups.

Technical definition

The CCPRs allow for, have several policies of complexity, lock-up and expiration in the same area.

What’s the point? ?

Apply stricter rules to privileged accounts.

Concrete example

Administrators may have a different lock threshold from standard users.

Common problems

• PSO priority misunderstood.
• Policy applied to the wrong group.
• Excessive complexity.

Related terms

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To be noted: precise behaviors and commands may vary depending on the versions, products and architectures.