Windows Server 2022 • Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026
CAT II V-254450 WN22-SO-000060
Windows Server 2022 setting Domain member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always) must be configured to Enabled.
Discussion
Requests sent on the secure channel are authenticated, and sensitive information (such as passwords) is encrypted, but not all information is encrypted. If this policy is enabled, outgoing secure channel traffic will be encrypted and signed. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187, SRG-OS-000424-GPOS-00188
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: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\ Value Name: RequireSignOrSeal Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)
Fix Action
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> Domain member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always) to "Enabled".