The operating system must store only encrypted representations of passwords.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-203629	SRG-OS-000073-GPOS-00041	SV-203629r982199_rule		High

Description

Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised.

STIG	Date
General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide	2024-12-04

Details

Check Text (C-3754r557611_chk)

Verify the operating system stores only encrypted representations of passwords. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-3754r557612_fix)

Configure the operating system to store only encrypted representations of passwords.