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V-277985

CAT II (Medium)

Windows Server 2025 users with administrative privileges must have separate accounts for administrative duties and normal operational tasks.

Rule ID

SV-277985r1182240_rule

STIG

Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R1

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

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.

Check Content

Verify each user with administrative privileges has been assigned a unique administrative account separate from their standard user account. 

If users with administrative privileges do not have separate accounts for administrative functions and standard user functions, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Ensure each user with administrative privileges has a separate account for user duties and one for privileged duties.