Check: WN10-00-000015
Microsoft Windows 10 STIG:
WN10-00-000015
(in versions v2 r9 through v2 r2)
Title
Windows 10 systems must have Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware and be configured to run in UEFI mode, not Legacy BIOS. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
UEFI provides additional security features in comparison to legacy BIOS firmware, including Secure Boot. UEFI is required to support additional security features in Windows 10, including Virtualization Based Security and Credential Guard. Systems with UEFI that are operating in Legacy BIOS mode will not support these security features.
Check Content
For virtual desktop implementations (VDIs) where the virtual desktop instance is deleted or refreshed upon logoff, this is NA. Verify the system firmware is configured to run in UEFI mode, not Legacy BIOS. Run "System Information". Under "System Summary", if "BIOS Mode" does not display "UEFI", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure UEFI firmware to run in UEFI mode, not Legacy BIOS mode.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-220699r569187_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-220699
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |