The display of slide shows on the lock screen must be disabled (Windows 2012 R2).

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-56343r2_rule The display of slide shows on the lock screen must be disabled (Windows 2012 R2).

Vulnerability discussion

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.

Check content

This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 2012. It is applicable to Windows 2012 R2. 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: 1

Fix text

This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 2012. It is applicable to Windows 2012 R2. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel -> Personalization -> "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" to "Enabled".

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