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The built-in administrator account must be renamed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1115 | WN12-SO-000005 | SV-52857r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-47174r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options. If the value for "Accounts: Rename administrator account" is not set to a value other than "Administrator", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-45783r1_fix) |
|---|
| 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". |