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Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Windows Server 2019 Telemetry must be configured to Security or Basic.

    Some features may communicate with the vendor, sending system information or downloading data or components for the feature. Limiting this capability will prevent potentially sensitive information ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Windows Server 2019 users must be notified if a web-based program attempts to install software.

    Web-based programs may attempt to install malicious software on a system. Ensuring users are notified if a web-based program attempts to install software allows them to refuse the installation.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • The password for the krbtgt account on a domain must be reset at least every 180 days.

    The krbtgt account acts as a service account for the Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) service. The account and password are created when a domain is created and the password is typically not...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Windows Server 2019 must prevent local accounts with blank passwords from being used from the network.

    An account without a password can allow unauthorized access to a system as only the username would be required. Password policies should prevent accounts with blank passwords from existing on a sys...
    Rule High Severity
  • Windows Server 2019 built-in administrator account must be renamed.

    The built-in administrator account is a well-known account subject to attack. Renaming this account to an unidentified name improves the protection of this account and the system.
    Rule Medium Severity

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