Check: WN11-00-000020
Microsoft Windows 11 STIG:
WN11-00-000020
(in versions v2 r2 through v1 r1)
Title
Secure Boot must be enabled on Windows 11 systems. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Secure Boot is a standard that ensures systems boot only to a trusted operating system. Secure Boot is required to support additional security features in Windows 11, including virtualization-based Security and Credential Guard. If Secure Boot is turned off, these security features will not function.
Check Content
Verify the system firmware is configured for Secure Boot. For virtual desktop implementations (VDIs) where the virtual desktop instance is deleted or refreshed upon logoff, this is NA. Run "System Information". Under "System Summary", if "Secure Boot State" does not display "On", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Enable Secure Boot in the system firmware.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-253257r971547_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-253257
Group Title: SRG-OS-000424-GPOS-00188
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-002391 |
Monitor organization-defined system resources to determine if sufficient resources exist to prevent effective denial-of-service attacks. |
| CCI-002421 |
Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission. |