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


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36719 WN12-CC-000127 SV-51756r1_rule ECCT-1 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 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-01-06

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-44831r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) -> WinRM Service -> "Allow unencrypted traffic" to "Disabled".