Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-63685 | WN10-CC-000210 | SV-78175r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Windows SmartScreen helps protect systems from programs downloaded from the internet that may be malicious. Requiring administrator approval before running unknown software will prevent users from executing potentially malicious programs. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-11-30 |
Check Text ( C-64435r1_chk ) |
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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\System\ Value Name: EnableSmartScreen Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 2 |
Fix Text (F-69613r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> File Explorer >> "Configure Windows SmartScreen" to "Enabled" with "Require approval from an administrator before running downloaded unknown software" selected. |