The use of OneDrive for storage must be disabled.

From Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-78215r1_rule The use of OneDrive for storage must be disabled.

Vulnerability discussion

OneDrive provides access to external services for data storage which must not be used. Enabling this setting will prevent such access from the OneDrive app, as well as from File Explorer.

Check content

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\OneDrive\ Value Name: DisableFileSyncNGSC Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> OneDrive >> "Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage" to "Enabled".

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