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The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not allow unencrypted traffic.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36713 WN12-CC-000124 SV-51753r2_rule Medium
Description
Unencrypted remote access to a system can allow sensitive information to be compromised. Windows remote management connections must be encrypted to prevent this.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-07-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-44828r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) -> WinRM Client -> "Allow unencrypted traffic" to "Disabled".