Windows 11 • Release: 6 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026

CAT II V-253424 WN11-CC-000385

Windows Ink Workspace must be configured to disallow access above the lock.

Documentable No
Rule ID SV-253424r958404_rule
CCI References
CCI-000060

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

Check Procedure

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

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

Fix Action

Disable the convenience PIN sign-in. 

To correct this, 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".