NIST 800-171 · CMMC L2 ·Apr 2026
IA.L2-3.5.7: Technical How-To: Configure Password Policies on Windows, Linux, and macOS to Enforce Complexity and Character Changes
Step-by-step guidance to configure password complexity and character-change controls on Windows, Linux, and macOS to meet NIST SP 800-171 Rev.2 / CMMC 2.0 Level 2 IA.L2-3.5.7.