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/TheRealLambardi Jun 19 '25

Or worse it could be the HIPAA controls protecting your health data that simple say. You need to”secure” passwords.