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Signing in using a PIN must be turned off.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36689 | WN08-CC-000053 | SV-48312r2_rule | IAIA-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Strong sign-on must be used to protect a system. The PIN feature is limited to 4 numbers and caches the domain password in the system vault. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-12-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41445r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Logon -> "Turn on PIN sign-in" to "Disabled". |