STIGQter: STIG Summary: Active Directory Domain Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 3 Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

Separate smart cards must be used for Enterprise Admin (EA) and Domain Admin (DA) accounts from smart cards used for other accounts.

DISA Rule

SV-243472r959010_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-243472

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480

Rule Version

AD.0009

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Use separate smart cards for EA and DA accounts from smart cards used for other accounts. EA and DA accounts may be on the same smart card but must be separate from any other accounts.

Check Contents

Verify separate smart cards are used for EA and DA accounts from smart cards used for other accounts. EA and DA accounts may be on the same smart card but must be separate from any other accounts. If separate smart cards for EA and DA accounts from other accounts are not used, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-243472

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AD.0009

Severity Override Guidance

Verify separate smart cards are used for EA and DA accounts from smart cards used for other accounts. EA and DA accounts may be on the same smart card but must be separate from any other accounts. If separate smart cards for EA and DA accounts from other accounts are not used, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5406