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The system must have an emergency administrator account.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-00-000008 | WN08-00-000008 | WN08-00-000008_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The built-in administrator account, as a well-known account subject to attack, is disabled by default and per STIG requirements. Domain administrator accounts on domain joined systems may provide sufficient availability for administering a system. A site with limited administrators must ensure they have a contingency for administering a non-domain system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-00-000008_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if there is a contingency for administering a non-domain system with limited administrators. If an emergency administrator account exists, it must be documented with the IAO, and it must be stored with its password in a secure location. If there is no contingency for administering a system in an emergency, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-00-000008_fix) |
|---|
| Create a contingency plan for administering a system. Document any emergency administrator account with the IAO and store the account information in a secure location. |