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V-278089

CAT II (Medium)

Windows Server 2025 must be configured to enable Remote host allows delegation of nonexportable credentials.

Rule ID

SV-278089r1180973_rule

STIG

Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R1

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

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 allow delegation of nonexportable credentials providing additional protection of the credentials. Enabling this configures the host to support Restricted Admin mode or Remote Credential Guard.

Check Content

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CredentialsDelegation\

Value Name: AllowProtectedCreds

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Credentials Delegation >> Remote host allows delegation of nonexportable credentials to "Enabled".