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


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3376 WN12-SO-000053 SV-52889r1_rule 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 Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-04-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-45815r1_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".