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An Emergency Administrator Account must be created.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25376 | OSX00685 M6 | SV-37322r1_rule | ECPA-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies an emergency administrator account has been created to ensure system availability in the event no administrators are able or available to access the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36014r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Interview the SA to determine if an emergency administrator account exists and is stored with its password in a secure location. |
| Fix Text (F-28299r2_fix) |
|---|
| Create and maintain an emergency administrator account for emergency situations. |