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WN22-CC-000410 Windows Server 2022 must prevent Indexing of encrypted files.

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

Maps to CM-7 via CCI-000381

Title

Windows Server 2022 must prevent Indexing of encrypted files.

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\Windows Search\ Value Name: AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0)

Discussion

Indexing of encrypted files may expose sensitive data. This setting prevents encrypted files from being indexed.

Related controls

CCI-000381

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Search >> Allow indexing of encrypted files to "Disabled".