Trusted app installation must be enabled to allow for signed enterprise line of business apps.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36697 | WN08-CC-000070 | SV-48321r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
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| Enabling trusted app installation allows for enterprise line of business Windows 8 type apps. A trusted app package is one that is signed with a certificate chain that can be successfully validated in the enterprise. Configuring this ensures enterprise line of business apps are accessible. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44993r1_chk ) |
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| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\ Value Name: AllowAllTrustedApps Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-41453r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> App Package Deployment -> " Allow all trusted apps to install " to "Enabled". |