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The maximum age for machine account passwords must be set to requirements.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3373 WN08-SO-000016 SV-48075r1_rule IAIA-1 IAIA-2 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 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-03-09

Details

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Fix Text (F-41213r1_fix)
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).