Password Security Policy

This document outlines the password security standards and validation process for the authentication system. It details the required password complexity, validation flow, and enforcement mechanisms designed to protect user accounts from common attacks. The policy ensures that all passwords meet strict criteria for length, character diversity, and resistance to reuse, providing robust defense against brute-force and dictionary attacks.

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Note: The current system does not fully enforce this password security policy.

Password Validation Flow

Password Requirements

Requirement	Rule	Validation
Minimum Length	8 characters	Regex validation
Maximum Length	50 characters	Prevent DoS attacks
Uppercase	At least 1	Character class check
Lowercase	At least 1	Character class check
Numbers	At least 1	Numeric validation
Special Characters	At least 1	Symbol validation
Dictionary Words	Not allowed	Common password list
History	Last 5 passwords	Hash comparison