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WN25-CC-000300 Windows Server 2025 Microsoft Defender antivirus SmartScreen must be enabled.

DISA STIG library V1R4
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT II

Maps to CM-7 via CCI-000381

Title

Windows Server 2025 Microsoft Defender antivirus SmartScreen must be enabled.

Control

This is applicable to unclassified systems; for other systems, this is not applicable. 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\System\ Value Name: EnableSmartScreen Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Discussion

Microsoft Defender antivirus SmartScreen helps protect systems from programs downloaded from the internet that may be malicious. Enabling SmartScreen can block potentially malicious programs or warn users.

Related controls

CCI-000381

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> File Explorer >> Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen to "Enabled" with either option "Warn" or "Warn and prevent bypass" selected. Windows Server 2025 includes duplicate policies for this setting. It can also be configured under Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Defender SmartScreen >> Explorer.