18.9.64.4 Ensure 'Allow Cortana above lock screen' is set to 'Blocked'

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Information

This policy setting determines whether or not the user can interact with Cortana using speech while the system is locked.

The recommended state for this setting is: Blocked.

Rationale:

Access to any computer resource should not be allowed when the device is locked.

Impact:

The system will need to be unlocked for the user to interact with Cortana using speech.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration, set the following Device Configuration Policy to Blocked:

To access the Device Configuration Policy from the Intune Home page:

Click Devices

Click Configuration profiles

Click Create profile

Select the platform (Windows 10 and later)

Select the profile (Device restrictions)

Click Create

Enter a Name

Click Next

Configure the following Setting

Path: Device Restrictions/Locked Screen Expierence
Setting Name: Cortana on locked screen (Desktop only)
Configuration: Block

Select OK

Continue through the Wizard to complete the creation of the profile (profile assignments, applicability etc.)

Note: More than one configuration setting from each of the Configuration profiles (ex: Administrative Templates, Custom etc.) can be added to each Device Configuration Policy.

Default Value:

Enabled. (The user can interact with Cortana using speech while the system is locked.)

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3358