The Recovery Console option must be set to prevent automatic logon to the system.

From Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Recovery Console - Automatic Logon

Associated with IA controls: ECCD-2, ECCD-1

SV-48053r1_rule The Recovery Console option must be set to prevent automatic logon to the system.

Vulnerability discussion

If this option is enabled, the Recovery Console does not require a password and automatically logs on to the system. This could allow unauthorized administrative access to the system.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Recovery Console: Allow automatic administrative logon" to "Disabled".

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