Check: 5.234
windows 7 iavm:
5.234
(in version v1 r32)
Title
Turn off Windows Defender SpyNet reporting. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This check verifies that SpyNet membership is disabled.
Check Content
If the following registry value exists and is set to “1” (Basic) or “2” (Advanced), this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet\ Value Name: SpyNetReporting Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 or 2 = a Finding
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Defender “Configure Microsoft Spynet Reporting” to “Disabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-15713
Group Title:
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000381 |
Configure the system to provide only organization-defined mission essential capabilities. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-7 |
Least Functionality |