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The built-in guest account must be renamed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1114 4.021 SV-25024r2_rule Medium
Description
The built-in guest account is a well-known user account on all Windows systems and, as initially installed, does not require a password. This can allow access to system resources by unauthorized users. Renaming this account to an unidentified name improves the protection of this account and the system.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2018-02-12

Details

Check Text ( C-60779r2_chk )
Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in.
Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view.
Navigate to Local Policies >> Security Options.

If the value for "Accounts: Rename guest account" is not set to a value other than "Guest", this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-65511r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Accounts: Rename guest account" to a name other than "Guest".