The built-in administrator account has not been renamed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1115 | 4.022 | SV-25023r1_rule | IAAC-1 | 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 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-411r1_chk ) |
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| Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Local Policies -> Security Options. If the value for “Accounts: Rename administrator account” is not set to a value other than “Administrator”, then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-5762r1_fix) |
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| Configure the system to rename the built-in administrator account. |