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Built-in cameras must be disabled unless allowed by physical security policies.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36763 WN08-MO-000009 SV-48440r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
Cameras can capture still pictures and video of sensitive information. There is also a potential for remote access, and cameras must be turned off unless approved by local policy.
STIG Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-45105r1_chk )
Verify built-in cameras are turned off unless allowed by physical security policies. View status in device manager.
If cameras have not been disabled per physical security policies, this is a finding.

If the system does not have cameras, this is not applicable.
Fix Text (F-41568r1_fix)
Disable built-in cameras in device manager unless allowed by physical security policies.