Information
This policy setting ensures that members of the Backup Operators group have separate accounts for backup duties and normal operational tasks.
Rationale:
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 present on NTFS disk drives for backup and restore purposes. Members of the Backup Operators group must have separate logon accounts for performing backup duties.
Impact:
Members of the Backup Operators group will not be able to use the account associated with the Backup Operators group for standard user tasks.
NOTE: Nessus has provided the target output to assist in reviewing the benchmark to ensure target compliance.
Solution
Ensure each member of the Backup Operators group has separate accounts for backup functions and standard user functions.
Default Value:
N/A
Additional Information:
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide:
Version 2, Release 2, Benchmark Date: May 04, 2021
Vul ID: V-224822
Rule ID: SV-224822r569186_rule
STIG ID: WN16-00-000050
Severity: CAT II