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The system must be configured to use the Classic security model.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3378 WN08-SO-000060 SV-48080r1_rule ECLO-1 Medium
Description
Windows includes two network-sharing security models - Classic and Guest only. With the Classic model, local accounts must be password protected; otherwise, anyone can use guest user accounts to access shared system resources.
STIG Date
Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-03-09

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-41218r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts" to "Classic - local users authenticate as themselves".