3.5.8SPRS: 1 point

Prohibit password reuse for a specified number of generations

Identification and Authentication · NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2

Requirement

Prohibit password reuse for a specified number of generations.

Discussion

Password lifetime restrictions do not apply to temporary passwords

How this affects your SPRS score

Under the DoD Assessment Methodology, a perfect SPRS score is 110. If this control is not met, 1 point is subtracted from your score.

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Source: NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 (public domain) · SPRS weighting per the DoD Assessment Methodology · This is reference information, not an official assessment.

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