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Ensure All Accounts on the System Have Unique User IDs

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Change user IDs (UIDs), or delete accounts, so each has a unique name.

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Automatic remediation of this control is not available due to unique requirements of each system.

Rationale

To assure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, interactive users must be identified and authenticated to prevent potential misuse and compromise of the system.

ID
xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_account_unique_id
Severity
Medium
References
Updated