Best Practices for Securing Authentication
This chapter describes Windows authentication and provides instructions for configuring Windows authentication. It details practices that can make Windows systems more secure. However, it does not always point out which practices are considered best, and it doesn't support authentication practices by detailing auxiliary practices that support and protect authentication practices. You should use the information in this section to evaluate and strengthen your current authentication practices:
Create a strong account policy.
Configure user account restrictions when individual restrictions vary. In general, use account restrictions if it is necessary to weaken security.
Teach users how to create strong passwords. ...
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