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Windows Ink Workspace must be configured to disallow access above the lock.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-253424 WN11-CC-000385 SV-253424r829356_rule Medium
Description
This action secures Windows Ink, which contains applications and features oriented toward pen computing.
STIG Date
Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2023-09-29

Details

Check Text ( C-56877r829354_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\WindowsInkWorkspace

Value Name: AllowWindowsInkWorkspace
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value data: 1
Fix Text (F-56827r829355_fix)
Disable the convenience PIN sign-in.

To correct this, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Ink Workspace >> Set "Allow Windows Ink Workspace" to "Enabled and set Options "On, but disallow access above lock".