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The built-in administrator account must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-220908 | WN10-SO-000005 | SV-220908r569187_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The built-in administrator account is a well-known account subject to attack. It also provides no accountability to individual administrators on a system. It must be disabled to prevent its use. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-08-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-22623r555209_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options. If the value for "Accounts: Administrator account status" is not set to "Disabled", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-22612r555210_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Accounts: Administrator account status" to "Disabled". |