The system must be configured to require a strong session key.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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| medium | V-220919 | SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187 | WN10-SO-000060 | SV-220919r958908_rule | 2025-02-25 | 3 |
| Description |
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| A computer connecting to a domain controller will establish a secure channel. Requiring strong session keys enforces 128-bit encryption between systems. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\ Value Name: RequireStrongKey Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 Warning: This setting may prevent a system from being joined to a domain if not configured consistently between systems. |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| 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". |