Remote assistance must display a warning message when allowing helpdesk personnel to control a system.

From Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of WN08-CC-000060

Associated with IA controls: ECWM-1

SV-48315r1_rule Remote assistance must display a warning message when allowing helpdesk personnel to control a system.

Vulnerability discussion

Requiring warning text to display when allowing helpdesk personnel to control remote assistance sessions ensures personnel of the activity and enforces the need to monitor the activity.

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Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Remote Assistance -> "Customize warning messages" to "Enabled" with "You are about to allow other personnel to remotely control your system. You must monitor the activity until the session is closed." entered in the "Display warning message before sharing control:" field.

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