1.1.14 Ensure branch protection rules are enforced for administrators
ID |
cis_sscs/branch_rules_enforced_admins |
Severity |
high |
Category |
source_code/code_changes |
Levels |
|
Optional |
false |
Tags |
branch-protection, least-privilege, security, supply-chain |
Rationale
Administrators by default are excluded from any branch protection rules. This means these privileged users (both on the repository and organization levels) are not subject to protections meant to prevent untrusted code insertion, including malicious code. This is extremely important since administrator accounts are often targeted for account hijacking due to their privileged role.