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Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The Smart Card removal option must be configured to Force Logoff or Lock Workstation.

    <VulnDiscussion>Unattended systems are susceptible to unauthorized use and must be locked. Configuring a system to lock when a smart card is ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Windows SMB client must be configured to always perform SMB packet signing.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for many network operations. Digitally signed SMB packets aid in p...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000074-GPOS-00042

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Remote calls to the Security Account Manager (SAM) must be restricted to Administrators.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The Windows Security Account Manager (SAM) stores users' passwords. Restricting remote rpc connections to the SAM to Administ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Unencrypted passwords must not be sent to third-party SMB Servers.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Some non-Microsoft SMB servers only support unencrypted (plain text) password authentication. Sending plain text passwords ac...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Windows SMB server must be configured to always perform SMB packet signing.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for many network operations. Digitally signed SMB packets aid in p...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Anonymous SID/Name translation must not be allowed.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Allowing anonymous SID/Name translation can provide sensitive information for accessing a system. Only authorized users must ...
    Rule High Severity

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