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The system will be configured to prevent the storage of passwords and credentials


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3376 3.070 SV-32336r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
This setting controls the storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication on the local system. Such credentials should never be stored on the local machine as that may lead to account compromise.
STIG Date
Win2k8 R2 Audit 2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-28821r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication” to “Enabled”.