The Windows SmartScreen must be enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63685 | WN10-CC-000210 | SV-78175r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Windows SmartScreen helps protect systems from programs downloaded from the internet that may be malicious. Enabling SmartScreen will warn users of potentially malicious programs. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-11-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-72011r1_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: 0x00000001 (1) |
| Fix Text (F-78107r2_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> File Explorer >> "Configure Windows SmartScreen" to "Enabled". |