Windows 11 must be configured to prevent Windows apps from being activated by voice while the system is locked.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Allowing Windows apps to be activated by voice from the lock screen could allow for unauthorized use. Requiring logon will ensure the apps are only used by authorized personnel.
- ID
- SV-253422r958400_rule
- Version
- WN11-CC-000365
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> App Privacy >> "Let Windows apps activate with voice while the system is locked" to "Enabled" with Default for all Apps: set to Force Deny.
The requirement is NA if the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> App Privacy >> "Let Windows apps activate with voice" is configured to "Enabled" with Default for all Apps: set to Force Deny.