STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Defender Antivirus Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Microsoft Defender AV must join Microsoft MAPS.

DISA Rule

SV-213434r1134051_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-213434

Group Title

SRG-APP-000210

Rule Version

WNDF-AV-000010

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

This is applicable to unclassified systems. For other systems this is Not Applicable.

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Defender Antivirus >> MAPS >> "Join Microsoft MAPS" to "Enabled" and select "Basic MAPS" or "Advanced MAPS" from the drop-down box.

Check Contents

This is applicable to unclassified systems. For other systems, this is Not Applicable.

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Defender Antivirus >> MAPS >> "Join Microsoft MAPS" is set to "Enabled" and "Advanced MAPS" is selected from the drop-down box.

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key:
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet

Criteria: If the value "SpynetReporting" is REG_DWORD = 1, or REG_DWORD = 2, this is not a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-213434

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WNDF-AV-000010

Severity Override Guidance

This is applicable to unclassified systems. For other systems, this is Not Applicable.

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Defender Antivirus >> MAPS >> "Join Microsoft MAPS" is set to "Enabled" and "Advanced MAPS" is selected from the drop-down box.

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key:
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet

Criteria: If the value "SpynetReporting" is REG_DWORD = 1, or REG_DWORD = 2, this is not a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

3985