The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not use Digest authentication.

From Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of WINCC-000125

Associated with IA controls: IAIA-1

SV-48352r1_rule The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not use Digest authentication.

Vulnerability discussion

Digest authentication is not as strong as other options and may be subject to man-in-the-middle attacks.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) -> WinRM Client -> "Disallow Digest authentication" to "Enabled".

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