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title: Ensure All Accounts on the System Have Unique User IDs
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# Ensure All Accounts on the System Have Unique User IDs
 
## Description{% #description %}

Change user IDs (UIDs), or delete accounts, so each has a unique name.

## Rationale{% #rationale %}

To assure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, interactive users must be identified and authenticated to prevent potential misuse and compromise of the system.

## Warning{% #warning %}

Automatic remediation of this control is not available due to unique requirements of each system.