Checklist Summary:

This document provides prescriptive guidance for establishing a secure configuration posture for Microsoft Windows. This secure configuration guide is based on Microsoft Windows Server 2022 and is intended for all versions of the Server 2022 operating system, including older versions. This secure configuration guide was tested against Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter. To ensure all new and updated group policy objects (GPOs) are installed on the system, please download the newest version of the ADMX/ADML templates for Windows 11. Templates can be downloaded from Microsoft at: Download ADMX Templates for Windows 11 2022 Update [22H2] from Official Microsoft Download Center. To obtain the latest version of this secure configuration guide, please visit https://www.cisecurity.org/cis-benchmarks/. If you have questions, comments, or have identified ways to improve this guide, please write us at feedback@cisecurity.org.

Checklist Role:

• Application Server

Known Issues:

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Target Audience:

The Windows CIS Benchmarks are written for Active Directory domain-joined systems using Group Policy, not standalone/workgroup systems. Adjustments/tailoring to some recommendations will be needed to maintain functionality if attempting to implement CIS hardening on standalone systems or a system running in the cloud.

Target Operational Environment:

• Managed
• Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)

Testing Information:

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Disclaimer:

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Product Support:

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Point of Contact:

feedback@cisecurity.org

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Licensing:

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Change History:

new checklist - 2/29/24
Candidate to Final - 4/19/24

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NIST checklist record last modified on 04/19/2024