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Check: WN08-CC-000140

Windows 8/8.1 STIG: WN08-CC-000140 (in versions v1 r23 through v1 r16)

Title

The network selection user interface (UI) must not be displayed on the logon screen. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Enabling interaction with the network selection UI allows users to change connections to available networks without signing into Windows.

Check Content

Verify the registry value below. If it does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System\ Value Name: DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Logon >> "Do not display network selection UI" to "Enabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-55993r3_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-43240

Group Title: WINCC-000140

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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