Validate previous passwords
Summary
The system must not allow password changes for a user if the new password matches one of the previous 5 passwords of the same user.
Description
This requirement aims to prevent password reuse, enhance security, and protect against the risks associated with compromised credentials. It is a measure to strengthen authentication practices within the system.
Supported In
This requirement is verified in following services
| Plan | Supported |
|---|---|
| Essential | 🔴 |
| Advanced | 🟢 |
References
- MITRE ATT&CK®-M1027. Password policies
- CMMC-IA_L2-3_5_7. Password complexity
- HITRUST CSF-01_d. User password management
- ISA/IEC 62443-IAC-1_7. Strength of password-based authentication
- MVSP-2_4. Application design controls - Password policy
- OWASP ASVS-2_1_10. Password security
- PCI DSS-8_3_7. A previously used password cannot be used to gain access to an account
- SIG Lite-SL_72. Is there a password policy for systems that transmit, process or store data that has been approved by management on all platforms?
- CWE™-521. Weak password requirements
- CASA-14_5_2. HTTP Request Header Validation
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