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Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00229

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  • Automatically signing in the last interactive user after a system-initiated restart must be disabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Windows can be configured to automatically sign the user back in after a Windows Update restart. Some protections are in plac...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000042-GPOS-00020

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    Group
  • PowerShell script block logging must be enabled on Windows 11.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000041-GPOS-00019

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    Group
  • PowerShell Transcription must be enabled on Windows 11.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000125-GPOS-00065

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    Group
  • The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not use Basic authentication.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Basic authentication uses plain text passwords that could be used to compromise a system.&lt;/VulnDiscussion&gt;&lt;FalsePosi...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000393-GPOS-00173

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    Group
  • The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not allow unencrypted traffic.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unencrypted remote access to a system can allow sensitive information to be compromised. Windows remote management connection...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000125-GPOS-00065

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    Group
  • The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service must not use Basic authentication.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Basic authentication uses plain text passwords that could be used to compromise a system.&lt;/VulnDiscussion&gt;&lt;FalsePosi...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000394-GPOS-00174

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    Group
  • Windows 11 must be configured to prevent Windows apps from being activated by voice while the system is locked.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Allowing Windows apps to be activated by voice from the lock screen could allow for unauthorized use. Requiring logon will en...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

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    Group
  • The convenience PIN for Windows 11 must be disabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;This policy controls whether a domain user can sign in using a convenience PIN to prevent enabling (Password Stuffer).&lt;/Vu...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000031-GPOS-00012

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    Group
  • Windows Ink Workspace must be configured to disallow access above the lock.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;This action secures Windows Ink, which contains applications and features oriented toward pen computing.&lt;/VulnDiscussion&g...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

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    Group
  • Windows 11 must be configured to prevent users from receiving suggestions for third-party or additional applications.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Windows spotlight features may suggest apps and content from third-party software publishers in addition to Microsoft apps an...
    Rule Low Severity

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