Camera access from the lock screen must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-253350 | WN11-CC-000005 | SV-253350r958478_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| Enabling camera access from the lock screen could allow for unauthorized use. Requiring logon will ensure the device is only used by authorized personnel. |
| STIG | Date |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-09-12 |
Details
| Check Text (C-56803r829132_chk) |
| If the device does not have a camera, this is NA. 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\Personalization\ Value Name: NoLockScreenCamera Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-56753r829133_fix) |
| If the device does not have a camera, this is NA. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> "Prevent enabling lock screen camera" to "Enabled". |