Windows Server 2019 must prevent the display of slide shows on the lock screen.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-205686 | WN19-CC-000010 | SV-205686r958478_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 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text (C-5951r354976_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-5951r354977_fix) |
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" to "Enabled". |