CIS Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise Release 1909 Benchmark

Remediation:

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Configure use of passwords for operating system drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The password option will not be available when configuring BitLocker for the operating system drive.

Default Value:

Passwords are supported, without complexity requirements and with an 8 character minimum.

References:

1. CCE-32937-5

CIS Controls:

Version 6

13.2 Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

Version 7

5.1 Establish Secure Configurations Maintain documented, standard security configuration standards for all authorized operating systems and software.

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