Windows WN11-CC-000330
DISA STIG recommends
WN11-CC-000330 CAT I
The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not use Basic authentication.
Value: REG_DWORD = 0
NIST SP 800-53: MA-4
Check
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: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client\ Value Name: AllowBasic Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0
Fix
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) >> WinRM Client >> "Allow Basic authentication" to "Disabled".
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