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Windows Server 2019 must prevent the display of slide shows on the lock screen.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-93399 WN19-CC-000010 SV-103485r1_rule Medium
Description
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
Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-06-15

Details

Check Text ( C-92715r1_chk )
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-99643r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" to "Enabled".