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


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-254333 WN22-CC-000010 SV-254333r848815_rule Medium
Description
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.
STIG Date
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-08-25

Details

Check Text ( C-57818r848813_chk )
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)
Fix Text (F-57769r848814_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> Prevent enabling lock screen slide show to "Enabled".