Windows Server 2019 users with Administrative privileges must have separate accounts for administrative duties and normal operational tasks.

Documentable No

Rule ID SV-205844r991589_rule

CCI References

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 Procedure

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 Action

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