IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 171929.
The product does not require that users should have strong passwords.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardium_data_encryption | Ibm | 3.0.0.2 (including) | 3.0.0.2 (including) |
| Guardium_for_cloud_key_management | Ibm | * | 1.7.0 (excluding) |
A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:
Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.
See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.