Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|
V-3454 | 5.043 | SV-29280r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
---|
Remote connections must be encrypted to prevent interception of data or sensitive information. Selecting “High Level” will ensure encryption of Terminal Services sessions in both directions. |
STIG | Date |
---|---|
Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-03 |
Check Text ( C-40665r1_chk ) |
---|
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\ Value Name: MinEncryptionLevel Type: REG_DWORD Value: 3 |
Fix Text (F-36076r1_fix) |
---|
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Terminal Services -> Terminal Server -> Security “Set Client Connection Encryption Level” to “Enabled” and select “High Level” for the “Encryption Level”. |