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Accounts must be configured to require password expiration.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63371 | WN10-00-000090 | SV-77861r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Passwords that do not expire increase exposure with a greater probability of being discovered or cracked. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-02-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-64111r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Run "Computer Management". Navigate to System Tools >> Local Users and Groups >> Users. Double click each active account. If "Password never expires" is selected for any account, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-69291r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure all passwords to expire. Run "Computer Management". Navigate to System Tools >> Local Users and Groups >> Users. Double click each active account. Ensure "Password never expires" is not checked on all active accounts. |