WN11-00-000010 - Windows 11 domain-joined systems must have a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enabled.

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Information

Credential Guard uses virtualization-based security to protect information that could be used in credential theft attacks if compromised. There are a number of system requirements that must be met in order for Credential Guard to be configured and enabled properly. Without a TPM enabled and ready for use, Credential Guard keys are stored in a less secure method using software.

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Solution

For standalone systems, this is NA.

Virtualization-based security, including Credential Guard, currently cannot be implemented in virtual desktop implementations (VDI) due to specific supporting requirements including a TPM, UEFI with Secure Boot, and the capability to run the Hyper-V feature within the virtual desktop.

For VDIs where the virtual desktop instance is deleted or refreshed upon logoff, this is NA.

Ensure domain-joined systems must have a TPM that is configured for use. (Versions 2.0 support Credential Guard.)

The TPM must be enabled in the firmware.
Run 'tpm.msc' for configuration options in Windows.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_Windows_11_V1R2_STIG.zip

Item Details

References: CAT|II, CCI|CCI-002421, Rule-ID|SV-253255r828849_rule, STIG-ID|WN11-00-000010, Vuln-ID|V-253255

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: cc056ecc7694dd9d104c41de52921aed5856d2525db643ed6a2534479ec71590