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Local volumes must be formatted using NTFS.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63353 | WN10-00-000050 | SV-77843r2_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| The ability to set access permissions and auditing is critical to maintaining the security and proper access controls of a system. To support this, volumes must be formatted using the NTFS file system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-01-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-73999r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Run "Computer Management". Navigate to Storage >> Disk Management. If the "File System" column does not indicate "NTFS" for each volume assigned a drive letter, this is a finding. This does not apply to system partitions such the Recovery and EFI System Partition. |
| Fix Text (F-69273r1_fix) |
|---|
| Format all local volumes to use NTFS. |