The network selection user interface (UI) must not be displayed on the logon screen. (Windows 8.1)
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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| V-43240 | WN08-CC-000140 | SV-55993r2_rule | ECSC-1 | 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 |
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| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-49270r3_chk ) |
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| This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 8. It is applicable to Windows 8.1. 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-48832r2_fix) |
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| This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 8. It is applicable to Windows 8.1. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Logon -> "Do not display network selection UI" to "Enabled". |