CIS Microsoft Windows Server 2016 MS L2 v1.2.0

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Audit Details

Name: CIS Microsoft Windows Server 2016 MS L2 v1.2.0

Updated: 9/21/2021

Authority: CIS

Plugin: Windows

Revision: 1.5

Estimated Item Count: 72

Audit Changelog

 
Revision 1.5

Sep 21, 2021

Miscellaneous
  • Audit deprecated.
  • Metadata updated.
  • References updated.
Revision 1.4

Sep 10, 2021

Functional Update
  • 18.9.84.1 Ensure 'Allow suggested apps in Windows Ink Workspace' is set to 'Disabled'
Revision 1.3

Jun 17, 2021

Miscellaneous
  • Metadata updated.
  • References updated.
Revision 1.2

Jun 9, 2021

Informational Update
  • 18.5.20.2 Ensure 'Prohibit access of the Windows Connect Now wizards' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 18.5.21.2 Ensure 'Prohibit connection to non-domain networks when connected to domain authenticated network' is set to 'Enabled' (MS only) - Enabled
  • 18.8.22.1.10 Ensure 'Turn off the 'Publish to Web' task for files and folders' is set to 'Enabled' - Enabled
  • 18.8.22.1.11 Ensure 'Turn off the Windows Messenger Customer Experience Improvement Program' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 18.8.22.1.12 Ensure 'Turn off Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 18.8.22.1.13 Ensure 'Turn off Windows Error Reporting' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 18.8.22.1.3 Ensure 'Turn off handwriting recognition error reporting' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 18.8.22.1.4 Ensure 'Turn off Internet Connection Wizard if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 18.8.22.1.6 Ensure 'Turn off printing over HTTP' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 18.8.22.1.7 Ensure 'Turn off Registration if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 18.8.22.1.8 Ensure 'Turn off Search Companion content file updates' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 18.8.22.1.9 Ensure 'Turn off the 'Order Prints' picture task' is set to 'Enabled' - Enabled
  • 18.8.34.6.2 Ensure 'Allow network connectivity during connected-standby (plugged in)' is set to 'Disabled'
  • 18.8.52.1.2 Ensure 'Enable Windows NTP Server' is set to 'Disabled' (MS only)
  • 18.9.12.1 Ensure 'Allow Use of Camera' is set to 'Disabled'
  • 18.9.59.3.3.3 Ensure 'Do not allow LPT port redirection' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 18.9.59.3.3.4 Ensure 'Do not allow supported Plug and Play device redirection' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 18.9.77.3.2 Ensure 'Join Microsoft MAPS' is set to 'Disabled'
  • 18.9.85.3 Ensure 'Prevent Internet Explorer security prompt for Windows Installer scripts' is set to 'Disabled'
  • 18.9.97.2.2 Ensure 'Allow remote server management through WinRM' is set to 'Disabled'
  • 19.7.7.3 Ensure 'Do not use diagnostic data for tailored experiences' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 19.7.7.4 Ensure 'Turn off all Windows spotlight features' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 2.3.10.4 Ensure 'Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication' is set to 'Enabled'
Miscellaneous
  • Metadata updated.
  • Platform check updated.
  • References updated.
Added
  • 18.4.5 Ensure 'MSS: (KeepAliveTime) How often keep-alive packets are sent in milliseconds' is set to 'Enabled: 300,000 or 5 minutes (recommended)'
  • 18.4.7 Ensure 'MSS: (PerformRouterDiscovery) Allow IRDP to detect and configure Default Gateway addresses (could lead to DoS)' is set to 'Disabled'
  • 18.9.16.2 Ensure 'Configure Authenticated Proxy usage for the Connected User Experience and Telemetry service' is set to 'Enabled: Disable Authenticated Proxy usage'
  • 18.9.39.1 Ensure 'Turn off location' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 2.3.7.6 Ensure 'Interactive logon: Number of previous logons to cache (in case domain controller is not available)' is set to '4 or fewer logon(s)' (MS only)
  • CIS_MS_SERVER_2016_Level_2_v1.2.0.audit from CIS Microsoft Windows Server 2016 MS L2 v1.2.0
Removed
  • 18.4.5 Ensure 'MSS: (KeepAliveTime) How often keep-alive packets are sent in milliseconds' is set to 'Enabled: 300,000 or 5 minutes'
  • 18.4.7 Ensure 'MSS: (PerformRouterDiscovery) Allow IRDP to detect and configure Default Gateway addresses' is set to 'Disabled'
  • 18.9.16.2 Ensure 'Configure Authenticated Proxy usage for the Connected User Experience and Telemetry service' is set
  • 18.9.39.2 Ensure 'Turn off location' is set to 'Enabled'
  • 2.3.7.6 Ensure 'Interactive logon: Number of previous logons to cache (in case domain controller is not available)' is set to '4 or fewer'
  • CIS Microsoft Windows Server 2016 MS L2 v1.2.0
Revision 1.1

Sep 29, 2020

Miscellaneous
  • References updated.