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Administrator passwords must be changed as required.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-14225 WN08-00-000009 SV-48166r1_rule Medium
Description
The longer a password is in use, the greater the opportunity for someone to gain unauthorized knowledge of the passwords. Passwords for the default and emergency administrator accounts must be changed at least annually or when any member of the administrative team leaves the organization.
STIG Date
Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-12-19

Details

Check Text ( C-44866r1_chk )
Determine if the site has a policy that requires the default and emergency admin passwords to be changed at least annually or when any member of the administrative team leaves the organization. If there is no policy, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-41304r1_fix)
Define a policy that requires the default and emergency administrator passwords to be changed at least annually or when any member of the administrative team leaves the organization. Ensure the policy is implemented.