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.

Documentable No
Rule ID SV-254476r991589_rule
CCI References
CCI-000366

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.