The network device must enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.

From Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide

Associated with: CCI-000199

SV-69385r2_rule The network device must enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.

Vulnerability discussion

Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked. Therefore, passwords need to be changed at specific intervals. One method of minimizing this risk is to use complex passwords and periodically change them. If the network device does not limit the lifetime of passwords and force users to change their passwords, there is the risk that the passwords could be compromised. This requirement does not include root account or the account of last resort which are meant for access to the network device in case of failure.

Check content

Determine if the network device enforces a 60-day maximum password lifetime. This requirement may be verified by demonstration or configuration review. If the network device or its associated authentication server does not enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the network device to enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime.

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