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GPO - Password Policy Audit

Summary

This document provides information about the default password policy in a domain.

Dependencies

  • Script: @GPO - Audit Default Password Policy to Custom Table
  • Table: @custom_proval_gp_audit

Columns

ColumnDescription
DC NameThe name of the Domain Controller where the audit was performed
Complexity EnabledYes/No - Indicates if the Password Complexity requirements are enabled or not
Min LengthThe minimum number of characters allowed for passwords in the domain
Password History #The number of times a password must be changed before it can be used again
Attempts before Account LockoutThe number of failed login attempts for a user account in the domain before the account is locked out
Lockout Duration (min)The length of time, in minutes, that the account will remain locked out
Min Age (hr)The minimum amount of time that a password must be used before the user can change it
Max Age (day)The number of days a password may remain unchanged before the user is forced to change it
Observation Lockout (min)The time window for the count of failed login attempts before a user account is locked out (e.g., 5 failed login attempts in a 15-minute window)
Interactive Logon Message EnabledIndicates if the domain displays any dialog when users log in to the domain
Turn Off AutoplayIndicates if autoplay has been disabled for the domain
Reverse Encryption EnabledYes/No - Indicates if reverse encryption is enabled on the domain

(Reference documentation: Password Policy)