Windows Server 2022 User Account Control (UAC) must run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode, enabling UAC.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
UAC is a security mechanism for limiting the elevation of privileges, including administrative accounts, unless authorized. This setting enables UAC. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157
- ID
- SV-254488r1051110_rule
- Version
- WN22-SO-000440
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode to "Enabled".