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Microsoft Windows: Interactive logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
This test checks the setting for policy 'Interactive logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL' on Windows hosts (at least Windows 7). The setting determines whether pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL is required before a user can log on. If the policy setting is enabled, a user is not required to press CTRL+ALT+DEL to log on. Not having to press CTRL+ALT+DEL can leave users susceptible to attacks that attempt to intercept the users passwords. Requiring CTRL+ALT+DEL before users log on ensures that users are communicating by means of a trusted path when entering their passwords. If disabled, any user is required to press CTRL+ALT+DEL before logging on to the Windows operating system (unless they are using a smart card for logon).