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Windows Server 2019 must prevent Indexing of encrypted files.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-205694 | WN19-CC-000410 | SV-205694r569188_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Indexing of encrypted files may expose sensitive data. This setting prevents encrypted files from being indexed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-5959r355000_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: 0x00000000 (0) |
| Fix Text (F-5959r355001_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Search >> "Allow indexing of encrypted files" to "Disabled". |