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Camera access from the lock screen must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-43237 | WN08-CC-000137 | SV-55990r3_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Enabling camera access from the lock screen could allow for unauthorized use. Requiring logon will ensure the device is only used by authorized personnel. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-66259r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the device does not have a camera, this is NA. 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\Personalization\ Value Name: NoLockScreenCamera Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-71647r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> "Prevent enabling lock screen camera" to "Enabled". |