Windows Ink Workspace must be configured to disallow access above the lock.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-253424 | WN11-CC-000385 | SV-253424r958404_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| This action secures Windows Ink, which contains applications and features oriented toward pen computing. |
| STIG | Date |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-15 |
Details
| Check Text (C-56877r829354_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\WindowsInkWorkspace Value Name: AllowWindowsInkWorkspace Value Type: REG_DWORD Value data: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-56827r829355_fix) |
| Disable the convenience PIN sign-in. To correct this, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Ink Workspace >> Set "Allow Windows Ink Workspace" to "Enabled and set Options "On, but disallow access above lock". |