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Windows Ink Workspace configured but disallow access above the lock.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-99561 WN10-CC-000385 SV-108665r1_rule Medium
Description
Securing Windows Ink which contains application and features oriented towards pen computing.
STIG Date
Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-06-15

Details

Check Text ( C-98411r1_chk )
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\WindowsInkWorkspace

Value Name: AllowWindowsInkWorkspace
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value data: 1

Fix Text (F-105245r1_fix)
Disable the convenience PIN sign-in.

If this needs to be corrected configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Ink Workspace >> Set " Allow Windows Ink Workspace" to "Enabled” Set Options ‘On, but disallow access above lock”.