If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINERegistry Path: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\Value Name: RestrictRemoteSAMValue Type: REG_SZValue: O:BAG:BAD:(A;;RC;;;BA)If a domain application account such as for a management tool requires this user right, this would not be a finding.Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right.The requirement must be documented with the ISSO.

Navigate to the policy Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network access: Restrict clients allowed to make remote calls to SAM".Select "Edit Security" to configure the "Security descriptor:".Add "Administrators" in "Group or user names:" if it is not already listed (this is the default).Select "Administrators" in "Group or user names:".Select "Allow" for "Remote Access" in "Permissions for "Administrators".Click "OK".The "Security descriptor:" must be populated with "O:BAG:BAD:(A;;RC;;;BA) for the policy to be enforced.