Check: WN10-SO-000045
Microsoft Windows 10 STIG:
WN10-SO-000045
(in versions v3 r2 through v1 r7)
Title
Outgoing secure channel traffic must be signed when possible. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Requests sent on the secure channel are authenticated, and sensitive information (such as passwords) is encrypted, but the channel is not integrity checked. If this policy is enabled, outgoing secure channel traffic will be signed.
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: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\ Value Name: SignSecureChannel Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Domain member: Digitally sign secure channel data (when possible)" to "Enabled".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-220916r958908_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-220916
Group Title: SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-002418 |
Protect the confidentiality and/or integrity of transmitted information. |
| CCI-002421 |
Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission. |