The system is not configured to use the Classic security model.

From Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Sharing and Security Model for Local Accounts

Associated with IA controls: ECLO-1

SV-29267r1_rule The system is not configured to use the Classic security model.

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Windows includes two network-sharing security models - Classic and Guest only. With the classic model, local accounts must be password protected; otherwise, anyone can use guest user accounts to access shared system resources.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts” to “Classic - local users authenticate as themselves”.

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