The use of biometrics must be disabled.

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

Associated with IA controls: IAIA-1

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-51739r1_rule The use of biometrics must be disabled.

Vulnerability discussion

Allowing biometrics may bypass required authentication methods. Biometrics may only be used as an additional authentication factor where an enhanced strength of identity credential is necessary or desirable. Additional factors must be met per DoD policy.

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\Biometrics\ Value Name: Enabled Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Biometrics -> "Allow the use of biometrics" to "Disabled".

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