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Windows WN11-UR-000065

DISA STIG WN11-UR-000065 (CAT I): The "Debug programs" user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group.

DISA STIG recommends

WN11-UR-000065 CAT I

The "Debug programs" user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group.

NIST SP 800-53: AC-6(10)

Check

Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment. If any groups or accounts other than the following are granted the "Debug Programs" user right, this is a finding: Administrators

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Debug programs" to only include the following groups or accounts: Administrators

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