Password Complexity Policy (CYRUS)

This training equips system administrators and IT professionals with the skills to enforce password complexity policies on CentOS 7 using the Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) framework. By implementing strong password policies, organisations can reduce vulnerabilities caused by weak credentials and enhance overall system security. 

About this course 

Participants will learn how to configure and enforce password rules using pam_pwquality.so for complexity requirements (length, character types) and pam_pwhistory.so to prevent password reuse. The course also covers applying policies to both regular and privileged users, ensuring compliance across the system. Additionally, attendees will gain hands-on experience in verifying password strength and troubleshooting common configuration issues.

Learning outcomes 

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement robust password policies, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorised access
• Enforce password complexity policies on CentOS 7 and similar derivatives using pam_pwquality.so
• Prevent password reuse by configuring pam_pwhistory.so

The course is designed within the framework of the CYRUS project (funded under the DIGITAL Europe Programme of the European Union), which creates personalised cybersecurity training and assessment methodology for employees and professionals in the transport and manufacturing sector. 

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