Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1115 | WN08-SO-000005 | SV-48036r1_rule | IAAC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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The built-in administrator account is a well-known account subject to attack. Renaming this account to an unidentified name improves the protection of this account and the system. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-24 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-41174r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Accounts: Rename administrator account" to a name other than "Administrator". |