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The Windows SmartScreen must be turned off.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36707 | WN12-CC-000088 | SV-51747r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Some features may send system information to the vendor. Turning off this capability will prevent potentially sensitive information from being sent outside the enterprise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-12-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-46876r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System\ Value Name: EnableSmartScreen Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-44822r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> File Explorer -> "Configure Windows SmartScreen" to "Enabled" with "Turn off SmartScreen" selected. |