Rule version WN10-00-000090 · STIG v3 · 2025-09-24
Passwords that do not expire increase exposure with a greater probability of being discovered or cracked.
Run "Computer Management". Navigate to System Tools >> Local Users and Groups >> Users. Double-click each active account.
If "Password never expires" is selected for any account, this is a finding.
Configure all passwords to expire. Run "Computer Management". Navigate to System Tools >> Local Users and Groups >> Users. Double-click each active account. Ensure "Password never expires" is not checked on all active accounts.