Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-4444 | 3.109 | SV-4444r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
Description |
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Configuring this setting so that users must provide a password (distinct from their domain password) every time they use a key makes it more difficult for an attacker to access locally stored user keys, even if the attacker takes control of the users computer and determines their logon password. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-07 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-28834r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “System cryptography: Force strong key protection for user keys stored in the computer” to “User must enter a password each time they use a key”. |