Windows 11 must have Virtualization-based Security enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-253274 | WN11-00-000030 | SV-253274r877394_rule | CCI-000366 | low |
| Description | ||||
| Virtualization-based Security (VBS) provides the platform for the many security features available in Windows 11. VBS uses the hypervisor to support security services on the system. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-10-15 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-253274r877394_chk)
Some hardware may not support Virtualization-based Security. Verify with the system vendor.
Run "System Information".
Under "System Summary", if "Virtualization-based Security" does not display "Running", this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-56691r819641_fix)
Enable Virtualization-based Security.
Refer to system documentation for configuration details.