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WN22-CC-000010 Windows Server 2022 must prevent the display of slide shows on the lock screen.

DISA STIG library V2R11
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first version loaded CAT II

Maps to CM-7 via CCI-000381

Title

Windows Server 2022 must prevent the display of slide shows on the lock screen.

Control

Verify the registry value below. 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: NoLockScreenSlideshow Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Discussion

Slide shows that are displayed on the lock screen could display sensitive information to unauthorized personnel. Turning off this feature will limit access to the information to a logged-on user.

Related controls

CCI-000381

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> Prevent enabling lock screen slide show to "Enabled".