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Changing the screen saver must be prevented.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36775 WN08-UC-000004 SV-48462r2_rule PESL-1 Low
Description
Unattended systems are susceptible to unauthorized use and must be locked. Preventing users from changing the screen saver ensures an approved screen saver is used. This protects critical and sensitive data from exposure to unauthorized personnel with physical access to the computer.
STIG Date
Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-12-19

Details

Check Text ( C-45126r1_chk )
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\

Value Name: NoDispScrSavPage

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-41589r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel -> Personalization -> "Prevent changing screen saver" to "Enabled".