Administrator passwords must be changed as required.

From Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Administrator Account Password Changes

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-24999r2_rule Administrator passwords must be changed as required.

Vulnerability discussion

The longer a password is in use, the greater the opportunity for someone to gain unauthorized knowledge of the passwords. Passwords for the built-in administrator account and any emergency administrator accounts must be changed at least annually or when any member of the administrative team leaves the organization.

Check content

Determine if the site has a policy that requires passwords for the built-in administrator account and any emergency administrator accounts to be changed at least annually or when any member of the administrative team leaves the organization. If a policy does not exist or is not enforced, this is a finding.

Fix text

Define and enforce a policy that requires passwords for the built-in administrator account and any emergency administrator accounts to be changed at least annually or when any member of the administrative team leaves the organization.

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