Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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Windows Server 2019 must be maintained at a supported servicing level.
Systems at unsupported servicing levels will not receive security updates for new vulnerabilities, which leave them subject to exploitation. Systems must be maintained at a servicing level supporte...Rule High Severity -
Windows Server 2019 must have a host-based intrusion detection or prevention system.
A properly configured Host-based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) or Host-based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) provides another level of defense against unauthorized access to critical servers...Rule Medium Severity -
Windows Server 2019 systems must have Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware and be configured to run in UEFI mode, not Legacy BIOS.
UEFI provides additional security features in comparison to legacy BIOS firmware, including Secure Boot. UEFI is required to support additional security features in Windows, including Virtualizatio...Rule Low Severity -
Windows Server 2019 must be configured to enable Remote host allows delegation of non-exportable credentials.
An exportable version of credentials is provided to remote hosts when using credential delegation which exposes them to theft on the remote host. Restricted Admin mode or Remote Credential Guard a...Rule Medium Severity -
Windows Server 2019 users must be prompted to authenticate when the system wakes from sleep (plugged in).
A system that does not require authentication when resuming from sleep may provide access to unauthorized users. Authentication must always be required when accessing a system. This setting ensures...Rule Medium Severity -
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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