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Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000279-GPOS-00109

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  • File Explorer shell protocol must run in protected mode.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The shell protocol will limit the set of folders applications can open when run in protected mode. Restricting files an appli...
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  • SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

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  • SRG-OS-000033-GPOS-00014

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  • The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service 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...
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  • SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156

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  • Internet Information System (IIS) or its subcomponents must not be installed on a workstation.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;IIS is not installed by default. Installation of Internet Information System (IIS) may allow unauthorized internet services t...
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  • SRG-OS-000096-GPOS-00050

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  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) must not be installed on the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;"SNMP" is not installed by default. Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such as encrypting...
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  • SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

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  • Simple TCP/IP Services must not be installed on the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;"Simple TCP/IP Services" is not installed by default. Some protocols and services do not support required security features, ...
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  • SRG-OS-000096-GPOS-00050

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  • The Telnet Client must not be installed on the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The "Telnet Client" is not installed by default. Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such ...
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  • SRG-OS-000096-GPOS-00050

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  • The TFTP Client must not be installed on the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The "TFTP Client" is not installed by default. Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such as...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • Secure Boot must be enabled on Windows 11 systems.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Secure Boot is a standard that ensures systems boot only to a trusted operating system. Secure Boot is required to support ad...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • Domain-joined systems must use Windows 11 Enterprise Edition 64-bit version.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Features such as Credential Guard use virtualization-based security to protect information that could be used in credential t...
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  • SRG-OS-000424-GPOS-00188

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  • Windows 11 domain-joined systems must have a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Credential Guard uses virtualization-based security to protect information that could be used in credential theft attacks if ...
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  • SRG-OS-000424-GPOS-00188

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  • Windows 11 systems must have Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware and be configured to run in UEFI mode, not Legacy BIOS.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;UEFI provides additional security features in comparison to legacy BIOS firmware, including Secure Boot. UEFI is required to ...
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  • SRG-OS-000424-GPOS-00188

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  • SRG-OS-000191-GPOS-00080

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  • Windows 11 must employ automated mechanisms to determine the state of system components with regard to flaw remediation using the following frequency: Continuously, where ESS is used; 30 days, for any additional internal network scans not covered by ESS; and annually, for external scans by Computer Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;An approved tool for continuous network scanning must be installed and configured to run. Without the use of automated mecha...
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  • SRG-OS-000404-GPOS-00183

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  • Windows 11 information systems must use BitLocker to encrypt all disks to protect the confidentiality and integrity of all information at rest.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If data at rest is unencrypted, it is vulnerable to disclosure. Even if the operating system enforces permissions on data acc...
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  • SRG-OS-000405-GPOS-00184

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  • Windows 11 systems must use a BitLocker PIN for pre-boot authentication.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If data at rest is unencrypted, it is vulnerable to disclosure. Even if the operating system enforces permissions on data acc...
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  • SRG-OS-000121-GPOS-00062

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  • Windows 11 systems must use a BitLocker PIN with a minimum length of six digits for pre-boot authentication.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If data at rest is unencrypted, it is vulnerable to disclosure. Even if the operating system enforces permissions on data acc...
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  • SRG-OS-000370-GPOS-00155

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  • The operating system must employ a deny-all, permit-by-exception policy to allow the execution of authorized software programs.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Utilizing an allowlist provides a configuration management method for allowing the execution of only authorized software. Usi...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • Windows 11 systems must be maintained at a supported servicing level.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Windows 11 is maintained by Microsoft at servicing levels for specific periods of time to support Windows as a Service. Syste...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • The Windows 11 system must use an antivirus program.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Malicious software can establish a base on individual desktops and servers. Employing an automated mechanism to detect this t...
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  • SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

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  • Local volumes must be formatted using NTFS.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The ability to set access permissions and auditing is critical to maintaining the security and proper access controls of a sy...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • Alternate operating systems must not be permitted on the same system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Allowing other operating systems to run on a secure system may allow security to be circumvented.&lt;/VulnDiscussion&gt;&lt;F...
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  • SRG-OS-000138-GPOS-00069

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  • Non-system-created file shares on a system must limit access to groups that require it.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Shares which provide network access, must not exist on a workstation except for system-created administrative shares, and cou...
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  • SRG-OS-000468-GPOS-00212

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  • Unused accounts must be disabled or removed from the system after 35 days of inactivity.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Outdated or unused accounts provide penetration points that may go undetected. Inactive accounts must be deleted if no longer...
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  • SRG-OS-000312-GPOS-00123

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  • Software certificate installation files must be removed from Windows 11.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of software certificates and their accompanying installation files for end users to access resources is less secure than ...
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  • Only accounts responsible for the administration of a system must have Administrator rights on the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;An account that does not have Administrator duties must not have Administrator rights. Such rights would allow the account to...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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