The Windows SmartScreen must be turned off.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36707 | WN08-CC-000088 | SV-48337r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Some features may send system information to the vendor. Turning off this capability will prevent potentially sensitive information from being sent outside the enterprise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-45008r1_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_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System\ Value Name: EnableSmartScreen Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-41469r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> File Explorer -> "Configure Windows SmartScreen" to "Enabled" with "Turn off SmartScreen" selected. |