4.2: Change Default Passwords
CSF v1.1 References:
PF v1.0 References:
Threats Addressed:
Next Version:
- Critical Security Controls Version 8:
- 4.7: Manage Default Accounts on Enterprise Assets and Software
Control Statement
Before deploying any new asset, change all default passwords to have values consistent with administrative level accounts.
[csf.tools Note: For more information on the Critical Security Controls, visit the Center for Internet Security.]