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Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000075-GPOS-00043
Windows Server 2016 minimum password age must be configured to at least one day.
Windows Server 2016 minimum password age must be configured to at least one day.
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Windows Server 2016 minimum password age must be configured to at least one day.
Medium Severity
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