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Users are not warned in advance that their passwords will expire.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1172 3.054 SV-25048r1_rule Low
Description
This setting configures the system to display a warning to users telling them how many days are left before their password expires. By giving the user advanced warning, the user has time to construct a sufficiently strong password.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-07-22

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-114r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Interactive Logon: Prompt user to change password before expiration” to “14” days or more.