Password Settings: Password Age DaysID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:82151 | Date: (C)2022-07-19 (M)2023-07-31 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
Configures password parameters
Password complexity: which characters are used when generating a new password
Default: Large letters + small letters + numbers + special characters
Password length
Minimum: 8 characters
Maximum: 64 characters
Default: 14 characters
Password age in days
Minimum: 1 day
Maximum: 365 days
Default: 30 days
Counter Measure:
Enable and configure this setting to ensure secure passwords.
Potential Impact:
Users must create and maintain secure passwords.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\LAPS\Password Settings
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd!PasswordAgeDays
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd!PasswordComplexity
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd!PasswordLength
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |