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The maximum password age must meet requirements.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1104 | WN08-AC-000005 | SV-48030r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The longer a password is in use, the greater the opportunity for someone to gain unauthorized knowledge of the passwords. Scheduled changing of passwords hinders the ability of unauthorized system users to crack passwords and gain access to a system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-09-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41168r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy -> "Maximum Password Age" to "60" days or less (excluding "0" which is unacceptable). |