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WN22-CC-000360 Windows Server 2022 Remote Desktop Services must always prompt a client for passwords upon connection.

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

Maps to IA-11 via CCI-002038

Title

Windows Server 2022 Remote Desktop Services must always prompt a client for passwords upon connection.

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: fPromptForPassword Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Discussion

This setting controls the ability of users to supply passwords automatically as part of their remote desktop connection. Disabling this setting would allow anyone to use the stored credentials in a connection item to connect to the terminal server. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157

Related controls

CCI-002038

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Remote Desktop Services >> Remote Desktop Session Host >> Security >> Always prompt for password upon connection to "Enabled".