V-254361
CAT IIWindows Server 2022 Microsoft Defender antivirus SmartScreen must be enabled.
- Ships Affected
- 1
- Total Findings
- 1
- Open
- 0
- Closed
- 1
Check Text
This is applicable to unclassified systems; for other systems, this is NA.
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\System\
Value Name: EnableSmartScreen
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> File Explorer >> Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen to "Enabled" with either option "Warn" or "Warn and prevent bypass" selected.
Windows Server 2022 includes duplicate policies for this setting. It can also be configured under Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Defender SmartScreen >> Explorer.
STIG Reference
- STIG
- Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide
- Version
- 2
- Release
- 8
- Rule ID
- SV-254361r958478_rule
All Occurrences
This vulnerability appears on 1 ship(s)
| Ship | Hull # | Source File | Status | Assigned To | Scan Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAB BASELINES | BASELINE | SCHR-P3-DP-001_WinServer2022_V2R7_20260305-133436.cklb | Unassigned | 2026-03-05T13:34:36 | View in Context |