Microsoft Windows 11 STIG Version Comparison

There are 7 differences between versions v1 r6 (May 15, 2024) (the "left" version) and v2 r2 (Nov. 15, 2024) (the "right" version).

Check WN11-00-000125 was added to the benchmark in the "right" version.

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Title

Copilot in Windows must be disabled for Windows 11

Check Content

If the following local computer policy is not configured as specified, this is a finding: User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Copilot >> "Turn off Windows Copilot" to "Enabled”.

Discussion

Some features may communicate with the vendor, sending system information or downloading data or components for the feature. Turning off this capability will prevent potentially sensitive information from being sent outside the enterprise and uncontrolled updates to the system.

Fix

Configure the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Copilot >> "Turn off Windows Copilot" to "Enabled".