1.226 WN16-SO-000250

Information

Anonymous SID/Name translation must not be allowed.

GROUP ID: V-225044
RULE ID: SV-225044r991589

Allowing anonymous SID/Name translation can provide sensitive information for accessing a system. Only authorized users must be able to perform such translations.

Solution

Configure the policy value for

Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> 'Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation'

to 'Disabled'.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/23093