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Assessment Title
Rule Text
Windows Server 2025 passwords for the built-in Administrator account must be changed at least every 180 days.
Description
Discussion Text
The longer a password is in use, the greater the opportunity for someone to gain unauthorized knowledge of the password. The built-in Administrator account is not generally used and its password may not be changed as frequently as necessary. Changing the password for the built-in Administrator account on a regular basis will limit its exposure.
It is highly recommended to use Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS). Domain-joined systems can configure this to occur more frequently. LAPS will change the password every 30 days by default. The authorizing official (AO) still has the overall authority to use another equivalent capability to accomplish the check.
It is highly recommended to use Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS). Domain-joined systems can configure this to occur more frequently. LAPS will change the password every 30 days by default. The authorizing official (AO) still has the overall authority to use another equivalent capability to accomplish the check.
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