The maximum password age will meet DoD requirements.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Maximum Password Age

Associated with IA controls: IAIA-2, IAIA-1

SV-32288r1_rule The maximum password age will meet DoD requirements.

Vulnerability discussion

The longer a password is in use, the greater the opportunity for someone to gain unauthorized knowledge of the passwords. Further, scheduled changing of passwords hinders the ability of unauthorized system users to crack passwords and gain access to a system.

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Configure the Maximum Password Age so that it is not "0" and doesn't exceed 60 days.

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