Windows Server 2022 • Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026
CAT II V-254476 WN22-SO-000320
Windows Server 2022 must be configured to at least negotiate signing for LDAP client signing.
Discussion
This setting controls the signing requirements for LDAP clients. This must be set to "Negotiate signing" or "Require signing", depending on the environment and type of LDAP server in use.
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\LDAP\ Value Name: LDAPClientIntegrity Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)
Fix Action
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> Network security: LDAP client signing requirements to "Negotiate signing" at a minimum.