Take ownership of files or other objects This policy setting allows users to take ownership of files, folders, registry keys, processes, or threads. This user right bypasses any permissions that are in place to protect objects to give ownership to the specified user. When configuring a user right in the SCM enter a comma delimited list of accounts. Accounts can be either local or located in Active Directory, they can be groups, users, or computers. Counter Measure: Ensure that only the local Administrators group has the Take ownership of files or other objects user right. Potential Impact: None. This is the default configuration. [list_of_users_followed_by_comma] (1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Take ownership of files or other objects (2) REG: ### (3) WMI: root\rsop\computer RSOP_UserPrivilegeRight AccountList UserRight='SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege' and precedence=1 oval:org.secpod.oval:def:36542 SCAP Repo OVAL Definition 2016-08-05