Administrator Passwords are changed when necessary.

From Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Administrator Account Password Changes

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-29750r1_rule Administrator Passwords are changed when necessary.

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that the passwords for the default and backup administrator accounts are changed at least annually or when any member of the administrative team leaves the organization.

Check content

Interview the SA or IAM to determine if the site has a policy that requires the default and backup admin passwords to be changed at least annually or when any member of the administrative team leaves the organization.

Fix text

Define a policy for required password changes for the default and backup admin account.

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