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Windows Server 2022 built-in administrator account must be renamed.

An XCCDF Rule

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.

ID
SV-254447r991589_rule
Version
WN22-SO-000030
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

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".