STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Windows Server 2025 members of the Backup Operators group must have separate accounts for backup duties and normal operational tasks.

DISA Rule

SV-277988r1182011_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-277988

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

WN25-00-000040

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Ensure each member of the Backup Operators group has separate accounts for backup functions and standard user functions.

Check Contents

If no accounts are members of the Backup Operators group, this is not applicable.

Verify users with accounts in the Backup Operators group have a separate user account for backup functions and for performing normal user tasks.

If users with accounts in the Backup Operators group do not have separate accounts for backup functions and standard user functions, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-277988

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN25-00-000040

Severity Override Guidance

If no accounts are members of the Backup Operators group, this is not applicable.

Verify users with accounts in the Backup Operators group have a separate user account for backup functions and for performing normal user tasks.

If users with accounts in the Backup Operators group do not have separate accounts for backup functions and standard user functions, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5719