The system is configured to permit storage of passwords and credentials.

From Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Storage of Passwords and Credentials

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-25091r1_rule The system is configured to permit storage of passwords and credentials.

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This setting controls the storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication on the local system. Such credentials should never be stored on the local machine as that may lead to account compromise.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication” to “Enabled”.

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