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Remote Desktop Services must be configured with the client connection encryption set to the required level.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-63741 WN10-CC-000290 SV-78231r1_rule Medium
Description
Remote connections must be encrypted to prevent interception of data or sensitive information. Selecting "High Level" will ensure encryption of Remote Desktop Services sessions in both directions.
STIG Date
Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-10-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-69669r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Remote Desktop Services >> Remote Desktop Session Host >> Security >> "Set client connection encryption level" to "Enabled" and "High Level".