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Indexing of encrypted files must be turned off.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-220855 WN10-CC-000305 SV-220855r569187_rule Medium
Description
Indexing of encrypted files may expose sensitive data. This setting prevents encrypted files from being indexed.
STIG Date
Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-04-08

Details

Check Text ( C-22570r555050_chk )
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search\

Value Name: AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
Fix Text (F-22559r555051_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Search >> "Allow indexing of encrypted files" to "Disabled".