Indexing of encrypted files must be turned off.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15711 | WN08-CC-000107 | SV-48249r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Indexing of encrypted files may expose sensitive data. This setting prevents encrypted files from being indexed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-05-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44927r1_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\Windows Search\ Value Name: AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-41384r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Search -> "Allow indexing of encrypted files" to "Disabled". |