The system must be configured to prevent the storage of passwords and credentials.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-3376	WN08-SO-000053	SV-48078r1_rule	ECSC-1	Medium

Description
This setting controls the storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication on the local system. Such credentials must not be stored on the local machine as that may lead to account compromise.

STIG	Date
Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2015-03-09

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-41216r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication" to "Enabled".