Strong Security Password 1

[dput]

I would like to implement a stronger password policy for our network. We require a password that is 6 characters long, changed every 90 days, and keep 32 password histories.

Unfortunately, the Microsoft Strong Password Policy does a number of things, most that we like, but the part that sets a rule that you need 3 out of 4 settings. (Uppercase, Lowercase, Arabic numerals, Nonalpha characters (!$#,%). We would love to use this but we really would like to require 2 out of the 4 versus 3 out of the 4. Is there any way around this?

Otherwise, we agree with the rest of the policy.

Any suggestions?

Dan

 

[tfg13]

You could write your own .dll for this.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms721766(VS.85).aspx

explains the process of implementing your own password filter.

I found this that may help in creating your own password filter.

http://techienet.org/page/shijith/writting-password-filter-windows-active-directory

 

[Cosmicbrat]

Is there a way to design your own character, and add it to a keyboard key..?

 

[tfg13]

Quick Google of this netted the following:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/35664

Might be a good read.

 

[juice1zm3]

set up the passwords using MS Word and choose one of the weird languages to make-up your passwords. Just be sure to remember which language you use.
v/r
Juice