STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 8 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

PowerShell Transcription must be enabled on Windows 11.

DISA Rule

SV-253415r958420_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253415

Group Title

SRG-OS-000041-GPOS-00019

Rule Version

WN11-CC-000327

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000134 - Ensure that audit records containing information that establishes the outcome of the event.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows PowerShell >> "Turn on PowerShell Transcription" to "Enabled".

Specify the Transcript output directory to point to a Central Log Server or another secure location to prevent user access.

Check Contents

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\Windows\PowerShell\Transcription\

Value Name: EnableTranscripting

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Vulnerability Number

V-253415

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-CC-000327

Severity Override Guidance

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\Windows\PowerShell\Transcription\

Value Name: EnableTranscripting

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5471