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The maximum age for machine account passwords must be configured to 30 days or less.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63661 | WN10-SO-000055 | SV-78151r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Computer account passwords are changed automatically on a regular basis. This setting controls the maximum password age that a machine account may have. This setting must be set to no more than 30 days, ensuring the machine changes its password monthly. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-69589r1_fix) |
|---|
| This is the default configuration for this setting (30 days). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Domain member: Maximum machine account password age" to "30" or less (excluding 0 which is unacceptable). |