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1.179 WN11-CC-000365

Information

Windows 11 must be configured to prevent Windows apps from being activated by voice while the system is locked.

GROUP ID: V-253422
RULE ID: SV-253422r958400

Allowing Windows apps to be activated by voice from the lock screen could allow for unauthorized use. Requiring logon will ensure the apps are only used by authorized personnel.

Solution

Configure the policy value for

Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> App Privacy >> 'Let Windows apps activate with voice while the system is locked'

to 'Enabled' with Default for all Apps: set to Force Deny.

The requirement is NA if the policy value for

Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> App Privacy >> 'Let Windows apps activate with voice'

is configured to 'Enabled' with Default for all Apps: set to Force Deny.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/27756

Item Details

Category: ACCESS CONTROL

References: 800-53|AC-11b., CCI|CCI-000056, Rule-ID|SV-253422r958400_rule, STIG-ID|WN11-CC-000365, Vuln-ID|V-253422

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 3c4d5cae04d2fb57dff999677900e978cb98fcef8199c586cfe155e82b29da14