The use of OneDrive for storage must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-43243 | WN08-CC-000143 | SV-55996r4_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| OneDrive provides access to external services for data storage which must not be used. Enabling this setting will prevent such access from the OneDrive app, as well as from File Explorer. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-02-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-66273r3_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 Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Skydrive\ Value Name: DisableFileSync Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-76995r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> OneDrive >> "Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage" to "Enabled". |