Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-63685 | WN10-CC-000210 | SV-78175r3_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 or prevent users from running potentially malicious programs. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-80437r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> File Explorer >> "Configure Windows SmartScreen" to "Enabled". Prior to v1607 of Windows 10, this policy includes options when Enabled is selected. "Require approval from an administrator before running downloaded unknown software" is the required selection. |