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Windows Server 2016 Windows SmartScreen must be enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-73559 | WN16-CC-000330 | SV-88223r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Windows SmartScreen helps protect systems from programs downloaded from the internet that may be malicious. Enabling SmartScreen will warn users of potentially malicious programs. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-07-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-94161r1_chk ) |
|---|
| This is applicable to unclassified systems; for other systems, this is NA. 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 Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
| Fix Text (F-80009r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> File Explorer >> "Configure Windows SmartScreen" to "Enabled". |