18.9.31.1 (L2) Ensure 'Allow Clipboard synchronization across devices' is set to 'Disabled'

Information

This policy setting determines whether Clipboard contents can be synchronized across devices.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled

Due to privacy concerns, clipboard data should stay local to the system and not synced across devices.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\OS Policies\Allow Clipboard synchronization across devices

Impact:

If you disable this policy setting, Clipboard contents cannot be shared to other devices.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/16913

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6, 800-53|CM-7

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 01345cf11cd29708063e718ffb93dcfa681abdbf8c54988d036ca0c026757e60