The Windows Server 2025 "Deny log on as a service" user right must be configured to include no accounts or groups (blank) on domain controllers.

Inappropriately granting user rights provides system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities.

The "Deny log on as a service" user right defines accounts that are denied logon as a service.

Incorrect configurations could prevent services from starting and result in a denial of service.

This applies to domain controllers. A separate version applies to other systems.

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 accounts or groups are defined for the "Deny log on as a service" user right, this is a finding.

For server core installations, run the following command:

Secedit /Export /Areas User_Rights /cfg c:\path\filename.txt

Review the text file.

If any SIDs are granted the "SeDenyServiceLogonRight" user right, this is a finding.

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> Deny log on as a service to include no entries (blank).