Product:
BigFix Compliance
Title:
Updated Universal Checklist for Windows Server (Beta) to support more recent versions of CIS and DISA benchmarks.
Note: The Universal Checklist for Windows Server remains in Beta. This release updates the Beta content with the latest benchmark coverage.
New to the Universal Checklist for Windows Server? See the original Beta announcement here: Announcing the Beta Release: Universal Checklist for Windows Server
Published Sites:
Universal Checklist for Windows Server, site version 3.
(The site version is provided for air-gap customers.)
Details: Universal Checklist for Windows Server (Beta)
Total Fixlets: 508
Total New Fixlets: 0
Total Updated Fixlets:12
Total Deleted Fixlets: 0
Fixlets with Remediation: 493
Parameterized Fixlets : 361
Benchmark Sources: CIS and DISA STIGs
Applies To: Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025
UPDATED
Ensure ‘Turn off toast notifications on the lock screen’ is set to ‘Enabled’
Ensure ‘Turn off Help Experience Improvement Program’ is set to ‘Enabled’
Ensure ‘Do not preserve zone information in file attachments’ is set to ‘Disabled’
Ensure ‘Notify antivirus programs when opening attachments’ is set to ‘Enabled’
Ensure ‘Configure Windows spotlight on lock screen’ is set to ‘Disabled’
Ensure ‘Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight’ is set to ‘Enabled’
Ensure ‘Do not use diagnostic data for tailored experiences’ is set to ‘Enabled’
Ensure ‘Turn off all Windows spotlight features’ is set to ‘Enabled’
Ensure ‘Turn off Spotlight collection on Desktop’ is set to ‘Enabled’
Ensure ‘Prevent users from sharing files within their profile.’ is set to ‘Enabled’
Ensure ‘Always install with elevated privileges’ is set to ‘Disabled’
Ensure ‘Prevent Codec Download’ is set to ‘Enabled’
Actions to take:
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More information:
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BigFix Forum: https://forum.bigfix.com/c/release-announcements/compliance
BigFix Compliance SCM Checklists: Universal Compliance Checklist
We hope you find this latest release of SCM content useful and effective. Thank you.
– The BigFix Compliance team