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Terminal Services is not configured with the client connection encryption set to the required level.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3454 | 5.043 | SV-16953r2_rule | ECCT-1 ECCT-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Remote connections must be encrypted to prevent interception of data or sensitive information. Selecting “High Level” will ensure encryption of Terminal Services sessions in both directions. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-16023r2_fix) |
|---|
| 2008 - Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Terminal Services ->Terminal Server -> Security “Set Client Connection Encryption Level” will be set to “Enabled” and select “High Level” for the “Encryption Level”. |