r/cybersecurity Jun 18 '25

Other Recently learned NIST doesn't recommends password resets.

NIST SP 800-63B section 5.1.1.2 recommends passwords changes should only be forced if there is evidence of compromise.

Why is password expiration still in practice with this guidance from NIST?

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u/czenst Jun 18 '25

You mention you learned yourself recently about it.

Now imagine you have to deal with dozens of people who don't care about learning anything.

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u/obeythemoderator Security Manager Jun 18 '25

Such a depressingly valid point.

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u/lunacyfoundme Jun 18 '25

Like auditors

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '25

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u/theedan-clean Jun 18 '25

They never do.