4.044 - The system is not configured to require a strong session key.

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Information

This setting controls the requirement that strong session keys be used between systems.

Solution

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> 'Domain Member: Require Strong (Windows 2000 or Later) Session Key' to 'Enabled'.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_Windows_7_V1R32_STIG.zip