The setting to allow Microsoft accounts to be optional for modern style apps must be enabled (Windows 2012 R2).

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-56353r2_rule The setting to allow Microsoft accounts to be optional for modern style apps must be enabled (Windows 2012 R2).

Vulnerability discussion

Control of credentials and the system must be maintained within the enterprise. Enabling this setting allows enterprise credentials to be used with modern style apps that support this, instead of Microsoft accounts.

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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System Value Name: MSAOptional 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 -> Windows Components -> App Runtime -> "Allow Microsoft accounts to be optional" to "Enabled".

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