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WN11-CC-000005 Camera access from the lock screen must be disabled.

DISA STIG library V2R11
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first version loaded CAT II

Maps to CM-7 via CCI-000381

Title

Camera access from the lock screen must be disabled.

Control

If the device does not have a camera, this is NA. 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\Personalization\ Value Name: NoLockScreenCamera Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Discussion

Enabling camera access from the lock screen could allow for unauthorized use. Requiring logon will ensure the device is only used by authorized personnel.

Related controls

CCI-000381

Fix

If the device does not have a camera, this is NA. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> "Prevent enabling lock screen camera" to "Enabled".