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Users with Administrative privileges must have separate accounts for administrative duties and normal operational tasks.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN12-00-000005 | WN12-00-000005 | WN12-00-000005_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Using a privileged account to perform routine functions makes the computer vulnerable to malicious software inadvertently introduced during a session that has been granted full privileges. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN12-00-000005_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify each user with administrative privileges has been assigned a unique administrative account separate from their standard user account. The IAO must maintain a list of all users belonging to the Administrators group. If users with administrative privileges do not have separate accounts for administrative functions and standard user functions, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-WN12-00-000005_fix) |
|---|
| Ensure each user with administrative privileges has a separate account for user duties and one for privileged duties. |