Check: 5.234
Windows Vista STIG:
5.234
(in versions v6 r42 through v6 r41)
Title
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: SV-16652r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-15713
Group Title: Defender – SpyNet Reporting
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000381 |
The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-7 |
Least Functionality |