PCI-8.5.11:

Use passwords containing both numeric and alphabetic characters.

PCI-8.5.11: For the sample of (insert number and or description of sample) system components, obtain and inspect system configuration settings as of (insert as-of date) to verify that passwords parameters are set to require passwords to contain both numeric and alphabetic characters.

For Service Providers only, verify via review of internal processes and customer/user documentation, that customer passwords are required to contain both numeric and alphabetic characters.

Testing Procedures

Insert testing guidance here.

Testing Frequency

Describe testing frequency here.

Evidence Archive Location

Insert hyperlink or location of evidence archive.

Control Stewards Process Narrative

Provide control steward commentary indicating the formal methodology in place.

Control Steward – Jon Doe

Process Illustration

Replace this test by inserting a process diagram, flowchart or other visual representation to illustrate the process narrative as necessary. Include a brief description of the process illustration.

Control Status and Auditors Commentary

The control is effective.

File:Greenlock.jpg

Status is acceptable.

Control Exception Commentary

Status is acceptable.

Remediation Plan

Remediation is not required at this time.

--Mdpeters 10:17, 1 March 2007 (EST)