The built-in Microsoft password complexity filter will be enabled.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Microsoft Strong Password Filtering

Associated with IA controls: IAIA-2, IAIA-1

SV-32298r1_rule The built-in Microsoft password complexity filter will be enabled.

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The use of complex passwords increases their strength against guessing. This policy setting configures the system to verify that newly-created passwords conform to the Windows password complexity policy.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy -> “Password must meet complexity requirements” to "Enabled".

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