Windows Server 2022 insecure logons to an SMB server must be disabled.

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STIG Version
mediumV-254339SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227WN22-CC-000070SV-254339r991589_rule2025-02-252
Description
Insecure guest logons allow unauthenticated access to shared folders. Shared resources on a system must require authentication to establish proper access.
ℹ️ Check
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: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LanmanWorkstation\ Value Name: AllowInsecureGuestAuth Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0)
✔️ Fix
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Network >> Lanman Workstation >> Enable insecure guest logons to "Disabled".