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Windows WN11-CC-000335

DISA STIG WN11-CC-000335 (CAT II): The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not allow unencrypted traffic. = REG_DWORD = 0

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WN11-CC-000335 CAT II

The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not allow unencrypted traffic.

Value: REG_DWORD = 0

NIST SP 800-53: MA-4(6)

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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: AllowUnencryptedTraffic 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 unencrypted traffic" to "Disabled".

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