The system must be configured to require a strong session key.

STIG ID: WN11-SO-000060  |  SRG: SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187 |  Severity: medium |  CCI: CCI-002418 |  Vulnerability Id: V-253443 | 

Vulnerability Discussion

A computer connecting to a domain controller will establish a secure channel. Requiring strong session keys enforces 128-bit encryption between systems.

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: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\

Value Name: RequireStrongKey

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Warning: This setting may prevent a system from being joined to a domain if not configured consistently between systems.

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Domain member: Require strong (Windows 2000 or Later) session key" to "Enabled".
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