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DoD information system access does not require the use of a password.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-7002 4.017 SV-25210r1_rule High
Description
The lack of password protection enables anyone to gain access to the information system, which opens a backdoor opportunity for intruders to compromise the system as well as other resources within the same administrative domain.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-07-22

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-6581r1_fix)
Configure all DoD information systems to require passwords to gain access.

The password required flag can be set by entering the following on a command line: “Net user /passwordreq:yes”.