The use of a hardware security device with Microsoft Passport for Work must be enabled.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-63717	WN10-CC-000255	SV-78207r1_rule		Medium

Description
The use of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to store keys for Microsoft Passport for Work provides additional security. Keys stored in the TPM may only be used on that system while keys stored using software are more susceptible to compromise and could be used on other systems.

STIG	Date
Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2016-01-07

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-69645r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Passport for Work >> "Use a hardware security device" to "Enabled".