Title

Outgoing secure channel traffic will be encrypted when possible. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Requests sent on the secure channel are authenticated, and sensitive information (such as passwords) is encrypted, but not all information is encrypted. If this policy is enabled, outgoing secure channel traffic should be encrypted.

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Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Domain Member: Digitally encrypt secure channel data (when possible)” to “Enabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-32306r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-1163

Group Title: Encryption of Secure Channel Traffic

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