MITRE D3FENDdefensive technique

D3-PR Password Rotation

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Tactic
Harden

Definition

Password rotation is a security policy that mandates the periodic change of user account passwords to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access due to compromised credentials.

How it works

How it works Users may be requested to change their passwords on a regular schedule. Management servers with enterprise policies for account management provide the ability to change or reset passwords for accounts. Considerations Requiring users to change their passwords frequently can result in insecure password practices by the user. The latest update of NIST SP 800-63B, Digital Identity Guidelines, recommends requiring password reset only when a known compromise has occurred, or every 365 days, rather than every 60 or 90 days.

Related

Counters · MITRE ATT&CK (4)

Child of · MITRE D3FEND (1)

  • D3-CRO Credential Rotation defensive technique

Referenced by MITRE D3FEND · child of (1)

  • D3-OTP One-time Password defensive technique

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