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Reversible password encryption must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-2372 | WN08-AC-000009 | SV-48064r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Storing passwords using reversible encryption is essentially the same as storing clear-text versions of the passwords. For this reason, this policy must never be enabled. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41202r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy -> "Store password using reversible encryption" to "Disabled". |