The network selection user interface (UI) must not be displayed on the logon screen.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-43240 | WN08-CC-000140 | SV-55993r3_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Enabling interaction with the network selection UI allows users to change connections to available networks without signing into Windows. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-02-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-66265r1_chk ) |
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| Verify the registry value below. If it does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System\ Value Name: DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-71653r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Logon >> "Do not display network selection UI" to "Enabled". |