Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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File Explorer shell protocol must run in protected mode.
<VulnDiscussion>The shell protocol will limit the set of folders applications can open when run in protected mode. Restricting files an app...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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Users must not be allowed to ignore Windows Defender SmartScreen filter warnings for malicious websites in Microsoft Edge.
<VulnDiscussion>The Windows Defender SmartScreen filter in Microsoft Edge provides warning messages and blocks potentially malicious websites...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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Users must not be allowed to ignore Windows Defender SmartScreen filter warnings for unverified files in Microsoft Edge.
<VulnDiscussion>The Windows Defender SmartScreen filter in Microsoft Edge provides warning messages and blocks potentially malicious websites...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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Windows 10 must be configured to prevent certificate error overrides in Microsoft Edge.
<VulnDiscussion>Web security certificates provide an indication whether a site is legitimate. This policy setting prevents the user from igno...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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The password manager function in the Edge browser must be disabled.
<VulnDiscussion>Passwords save locally for re-use when browsing may be subject to compromise. Disabling the Edge password manager will preve...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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The Windows Defender SmartScreen filter for Microsoft Edge must be enabled.
<VulnDiscussion>The Windows Defender SmartScreen filter in Microsoft Edge provides warning messages and blocks potentially malicious websites...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049
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Windows 10 must be configured to disable Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting.
<VulnDiscussion>Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting is intended for use with games, however it could potentially record screen shots of o...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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The use of a hardware security device with Windows Hello for Business must be enabled.
<VulnDiscussion>The use of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to store keys for Windows Hello for Business provides additional security. Keys s...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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Windows 10 must be configured to require a minimum pin length of six characters or greater.
<VulnDiscussion>Windows allows the use of PINs as well as biometrics for authentication without sending a password to a network or website wh...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156
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Passwords must not be saved in the Remote Desktop Client.
<VulnDiscussion>Saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client could allow an unauthorized user to establish a remote desktop session to anoth...Rule Medium Severity
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