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Camera access from the lock screen must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-63545 WN10-CC-000005 SV-78035r1_rule Medium
Description
Enabling camera access from the lock screen could allow for unauthorized use. Requiring logon will ensure the device is only used by authorized personnel.
STIG Date
Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2018-04-06

Details

Check Text ( C-64295r1_chk )
If the device does not have a camera, this is NA.

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: NoLockScreenCamera

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-69475r1_fix)
If the device does not have a camera, this is NA.

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> "Prevent enabling lock screen camera" to "Enabled".