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5.043 - Remote Desktop Services will be configured with the client connection encryption set to the required level.
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Remote connections must be encrypted to prevent interception of data or sensitive information. Selecting 'High Level' will ensure encryption of Remote Desktop Services sessions in both directions.Solution
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Security 'Set client connection encryption level' to 'Enabled' and 'High Level'.See Also
https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_Windows_2008_R2_DC_V1R34_STIG.zip
Item Details
Audit Name: DISA Windows Server 2008 R2 DC STIG v1r34
Category: ACCESS CONTROL
References: 800-53|AC-17(2), CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000068, CCI|CCI-002890, CSCv6|3.4, Rule-ID|SV-32491r2_rule, STIG-ID|5.043, Vuln-ID|V-3454
Plugin: Windows
Control ID: e87607925b28535343e94a7a6fb9d6ca3c58e5c58c180f2907ccf5884c98d3d9