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The use of SkyDrive for storage must be disabled. (Windows 8.1)
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-43243 | WN08-CC-000143 | SV-55996r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| SkyDrive provides access to external services for data storage which must not be used. Enabling this setting will prevent such access from the SkyDrive app, as well as from File Explorer. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-11-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-49273r3_chk ) |
|---|
| 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\Skydrive\ Value Name: DisableFileSync Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-48835r2_fix) |
|---|
| 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 -> Windows Components -> SkyDrive -> "Prevent the usage of SkyDrive for file storage" to "Enabled". |