Store passwords using reversible encryptionID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:8813 | Date: (C)2013-01-21 (M)2022-10-10 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
The Store passwords using reversible encryption setting should be configured correctly.
This policy setting determines whether the operating system stores passwords in a way that uses reversible encryption, which provides support for application protocols that require knowledge of the users password for authentication purposes. Passwords that are stored with reversible encryption are essentially the same as plaintext versions of the passwords.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Store passwords using reversible encryption
(2) REG: NO INFO
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |