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The system does not have a backup administrator account.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-14224 3.121 SV-24998r1_rule ECPA-1 Medium
Description
This check verifies that a backup administrator account has been created to ensure system availability in the event that no administrators are able or available to access the system. The built-in administrator account may be used for this purpose. The IAO will ensure the backup administrator account is stored in a secure location.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-11570r1_chk )
Interview the SA to determine if a backup administrator account exists and is stored with its password in a secure location.
Fix Text (F-13548r1_fix)
Create and maintain a backup admininstrator account for emergency situations.