Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-73493 | WN16-CC-000010 | SV-88145r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Slide shows that are displayed on the lock screen could display sensitive information to unauthorized personnel. Turning off this feature will limit access to the information to a logged-on user. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-05-18 |
Check Text ( C-73567r1_chk ) |
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Verify the registry value below. If it does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization\ Value Name: NoLockScreenSlideshow Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
Fix Text (F-79935r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" to "Enabled". |