Vulnerability Discussion

This action secures Windows Ink, which contains applications and features oriented toward pen computing.

Note: A different registry location is needed when systems are managed by Intune versus GPO.

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: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsInkWorkspace (For GPO-managed systems)
Or
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\WindowsInkWorkspace (For Intune-managed systems)

Value Name: AllowWindowsInkWorkspace
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value data: 1

Fix

Disable the convenience PIN sign-in.

For GPO-managed systems:

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Ink Workspace >> Set "Allow Windows Ink Workspace" to "Enabled and set Options On, but disallow access above lock".

For Intune-managed systems:

Set the Windows Ink Workspace Policy to disallow access above lock.