Configuring Password Policy

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Configuring Password Policy

• Improves security on your computer
• Controls how passwords are created and managed
• Specifies the length of time a password can be
  used
• Specifies the minimum password length
• Maintains a history of the passwords used

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How to Configure Password Policy

• Using Local Security Policy.
• Using Group Policy
• Create a custom MMC console.
• Add the Group Policy snap-in.

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Password Policy Settings
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Configuring Account Lockout Policy
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Shutting Down the Computer Without Logging On
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Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile When System Shuts
Down
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Disabling CTRLALTDelete Requirement for Logon
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Additional Audit Policy Guidelines