It's imperative that every organisation implement a strong security policy that defines all security-related options. This policy should also include a password and account policy that defines how users and administrators should handle their passwords and user accounts.
Once you've defined your policies, you can use the utilities that Windows NT provides to enforce them. You can administer settings that affect user accounts and passwords through User Manager and User Manager For Domains, which you'll find in the Administrative Tools folder. Just open the Policies menu, and click Accounts.
Here's a look at the settings you'll encounter in the Account Policy dialog box.
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