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Signing in using a PIN must be turned off.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-CC-000053 | WN08-CC-000053 | WN08-CC-000053_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Strong sign-on must be used to protect a system. The PIN feature is limited to 4 numbers and caches the domain password in the system vault. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-CC-000053_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System\ Value Name: AllowDomainPINLogon Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-CC-000053_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Logon -> "Turn on PIN sign-in" to "Disabled" |