The display of slide shows on the lock screen must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-253352 | WN11-CC-000010 | SV-253352r958478_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| Slide shows that are displayed on the lock screen could display sensitive information to unauthorized personnel. Turning off this feature will limit access to the information to a logged on user. |
| STIG | Date |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-15 |
Details
| Check Text (C-56805r829138_chk) |
| 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\Windows\Personalization\ Value Name: NoLockScreenSlideshow Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-56755r829139_fix) |
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" to "Enabled". |