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Check: WN11-CC-000305

Microsoft Windows 11 STIG: WN11-CC-000305 (in versions v1 r6 through v1 r1)

Title

Indexing of encrypted files must be turned off. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Indexing of encrypted files may expose sensitive data. This setting prevents encrypted files from being indexed.

Check Content

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search\ Value Name: AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Search >> "Allow indexing of encrypted files" to "Disabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-253409r829311_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-253409

Group Title: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000381	The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
CM-7	Least Functionality