Reversible password encryption will be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-2372 | 3.057 | SV-32314r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Storing passwords using reversible encryption is essentially the same as storing clear-text versions of the passwords. For this reason, this policy should never be enabled. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Win2k8 R2 Audit | 2013-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-28816r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy -> “Store password using reversible encryption” to "Disabled". |