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WN11-CC-000290 Remote Desktop Services must be configured with the client connection encryption set to the required level.

DISA STIG library V2R11
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT II

Maps to AC-17(2) via CCI-000068

Title

Remote Desktop Services must be configured with the client connection encryption set to the required level.

Control

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 NT\Terminal Services\ Value Name: MinEncryptionLevel Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 3

Discussion

Remote connections must be encrypted to prevent interception of data or sensitive information. Selecting "High Level" will ensure encryption of Remote Desktop Services sessions in both directions.

Related controls

CCI-000068

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Remote Desktop Services >> Remote Desktop Session Host >> Security >> "Set client connection encryption level" to "Enabled" and "High Level".