Rule version WN11-00-000175 · STIG v2 · 2026-09-01
The Secondary Logon service provides a means for entering alternate credentials, typically used to run commands with elevated privileges. Using privileged credentials in a standard user session can expose those credentials to theft.
Run "Services.msc".
Locate the "Secondary Logon" service.
If the "Startup Type" is not "Disabled" or the "Status" is "Running", this is a finding.
Configure the "Secondary Logon" service "Startup Type" to "Disabled".