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Check: WN11-CC-000385

Microsoft Windows 11 STIG: WN11-CC-000385 (in versions v1 r6 through v1 r1)

Title

Windows Ink Workspace must be configured to disallow access above the lock. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This action secures Windows Ink, which contains applications and features oriented toward pen computing.

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\WindowsInkWorkspace Value Name: AllowWindowsInkWorkspace Value Type: REG_DWORD Value data: 1

Fix Text

Disable the convenience PIN sign-in. To correct this, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Ink Workspace >> Set "Allow Windows Ink Workspace" to "Enabled and set Options "On, but disallow access above lock".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-253424r829356_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-253424

Group Title: SRG-OS-000031-GPOS-00012

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000060	The information system conceals, via the session lock, information previously visible on the display with a publicly viewable image.

Controls

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

Number	Title
AC-11 (1)	Pattern-Hiding Displays