Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide

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Severity

Version

V1 · R23

CurrentPublished Wed Jun 17 2020

Built-in cameras must be disabled unless allowed by physical security policies.

Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

Built-in cameras must be disabled unless allowed by physical security policies.

Description

Discussion Text

Cameras can capture still pictures and video of sensitive information. There is also a potential for remote access, and cameras must be turned off unless approved by local policy.

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Objective

V-36763

Rule

SV-48440r2_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

WN08-MO-000009

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

Verify built-in cameras are turned off unless allowed by physical security policies.  View status in device manager.
If cameras have not been disabled per physical security policies, this is a finding.

If the system does not have cameras, this is not applicable.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

Disable built-in cameras in device manager unless allowed by physical security policies.

STIG check 319 of 378 in the Windows 8/8.1 STIG checklist

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