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Remote assistance must display a warning message when allowing helpdesk personnel to control a system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36692 | WN08-CC-000060 | SV-48315r2_rule | ECWM-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Requiring warning text to display when allowing helpdesk personnel to control remote assistance sessions ensures personnel of the activity and enforces the need to monitor the activity. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41449r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Remote Assistance -> "Customize warning messages" to "Enabled" with "You are about to allow other personnel to remotely control your system. You must monitor the activity until the session is closed." entered in the "Display warning message before sharing control:" field. |