Windows Server 2019 must prevent the display of slide shows on the lock screen.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-205686 | WN19-CC-000010 | SV-205686r958478_rule | CCI-000381 | 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 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-23 | |||
Related Frameworks
3 paths across 3 frameworks
Related Frameworks
NIST 800-531 mapping
CM-7
1.00
- DISA · 3 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
NIST 800-1711 mapping
3.4.6
1.00
- DISA · 3 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
- NIST · Rev 2 (Feb 2020, errata Jan 2021) · nist_800_171_app_d · equivalent
CCI1 mapping
CCI-000381
1.00
- DISA · 3 · disa_xccdf · related
Details
Check Text (C-205686r958478_chk)
Verify the registry value below.
If it 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-5951r354977_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" to "Enabled".