Title

The system will be configured to prevent the storage of passwords and credentials (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This setting controls the storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication on the local system. Such credentials should never be stored on the local machine as that may lead to account compromise.

Check Content

Fix Text

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”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-32336r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-3376

Group Title: Storage of Passwords and Credentials

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