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Administrator Passwords are changed when necessary.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-14225 3.122 SV-29750r1_rule ECPA-1 Medium
Description
This check verifies that the passwords for the default and backup administrator accounts are changed at least annually or when any member of the administrative team leaves the organization.
STIG Date
Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-06-03

Details

Check Text ( C-11571r1_chk )
Interview the SA or IAM to determine if the site has a policy that requires the default and backup admin passwords to be changed at least annually or when any member of the administrative team leaves the organization.
Fix Text (F-13549r1_fix)
Define a policy for required password changes for the default and backup admin account.