The Windows SMB client must be enabled to perform SMB packet signing when possible.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-1166	WN08-SO-000029	SV-48058r1_rule	ECSC-1	Medium

Description
The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for many network operations. If this policy is enabled, the SMB client will request packet signing when communicating with an SMB server that is enabled or required to perform SMB packet signing.

STIG	Date
Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2015-03-09

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-41196r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Microsoft Network Client: Digitally sign communications (if server agrees)" to "Enabled".