Password Security Standards
  1. Password History: 6 (system remembers the last 6 passwords):

    First: Xxxxx123
    Second: Xxxxx234
    Third: Xxxxx345
    Fourth: Xxxxx456
    Fifth: Xxxxx567
    Sixth: Xxxxx789

  2. Maximum Password Age: 90 days - you are required to change your password - passwords expire in 90 days
     
  3. Minimum Password Length: 8 characters
     
  4. Password Complexity: minimum of 1 lower case, 1 upper case, 1 numeral or special character
     
  5. Account Lockout Policy: 3 failed attempts
     
  6. Account Lockout Duration: 15 minutes duration with reset available after 15 minutes
     
  7. Password Expiration Notification: displays from 15 days prior until 1 day prior to the expiration date, then the user is locked out until the password change is made

Microsoft Tips for Creating Strong Passwords.