Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-220716 | WN10-00-000090 | SV-220716r569187_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Passwords that do not expire increase exposure with a greater probability of being discovered or cracked. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-08-18 |
Check Text ( C-22431r554633_chk ) |
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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-22420r554634_fix) |
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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. |