Windows Server 2019 Remote Desktop Services must be configured with the client connection encryption set to High Level.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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| medium | V-205637 | SRG-OS-000033-GPOS-00014 | WN19-CC-000380 | SV-205637r958408_rule | 2025-02-25 | 3 |
| Description |
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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. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000033-GPOS-00014, SRG-OS-000250-GPOS-00093 |
| 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: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\ Value Name: MinEncryptionLevel Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000003 (3) |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| 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" with "High Level" selected. |