Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-63839 | WN10-UC-000015 | SV-78329r1_rule | Low |
Description |
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Toast notifications that are displayed on the lock screen could display sensitive information to unauthorized personnel. Turning off this feature will limit access to the information to a logged on user. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-01-04 |
Check Text ( C-64589r1_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_CURRENT_USER Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications\ Value Name: NoToastApplicationNotificationOnLockScreen Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-69767r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Start Menu and Taskbar >> Notifications >> "Turn off toast notifications on the lock screen" to "Enabled". |