Members of the Backup Operators group will have separate accounts for backup duties and normal operational tasks.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Members of the Backup Operators Group

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-32261r1_rule Members of the Backup Operators group will have separate accounts for backup duties and normal operational tasks.

Vulnerability discussion

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 the purpose of backup and restore. Members of the Backup Operators group should have special logon accounts for performing their backup duties.

Check content

Review the Backup Operators group in Computer Management and/or Active Directory Users and Computers. If the group contains no accounts, this is not a finding. If the group does contain any accounts, this must be documented as specified below. Documentable Explanation: Any accounts that are members of the Backup Operators group must be documented with the IAO including application accounts. Each Backup Operator will have a separate user account for backing up the system and for performing normal user tasks.

Fix text

Create the necessary documentation that identifies the members of this privileged group. Ensure each member has a separate account for user duties and one for his privileged duties and the other requirements outlined in the manual check are met.

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