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Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • SRG-OS-000076-GPOS-00044

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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • Windows Server 2022 administrative accounts must not be used with applications that access the internet, such as web browsers, or with potential internet sources, such as email.

    Using applications that access the internet or have potential internet sources using administrative privileges exposes a system to compromise. If a flaw in an application is exploited while running...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • Windows Server 2022 members of the Backup Operators group must have separate accounts for backup duties and normal operational tasks.

    Backup Operators are able to read and write to any file in the system, regardless of the rights assigned to it. Backup and restore rights permit users to circumvent the file access restrictions pre...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000078-GPOS-00046

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  • Windows Server 2022 manually managed application account passwords must be at least 14 characters in length.

    Application/service account passwords must be of sufficient length to prevent being easily cracked. Application/service accounts that are manually managed must have passwords at least 14 characters...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • Windows Server 2022 manually managed application account passwords must be changed at least annually or when a system administrator with knowledge of the password leaves the organization.

    Setting application account passwords to expire may cause applications to stop functioning. However, not changing them on a regular basis exposes them to attack. If managed service accounts are use...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000104-GPOS-00051

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  • SRG-OS-000370-GPOS-00155

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  • Windows Server 2022 must employ a deny-all, permit-by-exception policy to allow the execution of authorized software programs.

    Using an allowlist provides a configuration management method to allow the execution of only authorized software. Using only authorized software decreases risk by limiting the number of potential v...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • Windows Server 2022 domain-joined systems must have a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enabled and ready for use.

    Credential Guard uses virtualization-based security to protect data that could be used in credential theft attacks if compromised. A number of system requirements must be met in order for Credentia...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • Windows Server 2022 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 Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • Windows Server 2022 must use an antivirus program.

    Malicious software can establish a base on individual desktops and servers. Employing an automated mechanism to detect this type of software will aid in elimination of the software from the operati...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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