In the event a secure Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) connection fails, the connection must be restricted from resorting to the unencrypted HTTP.

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mediumV-70905SRG-APP-000219DTOO422SV-85529r1_rule2016-11-021

Description

Prevents from HTTP being used for SIP connection in case TLS or TCP fail.

ℹ️ Check

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Skype for Business 2016 -> Microsoft Lync Feature Policies "Disable HTTP fallback for SIP connection" is set to "Enabled". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\office\16.0\lync Criteria: If the value disablehttpconnect is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

✔️ Fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Skype for Business 2016 -> Microsoft Lync Feature Policies "Disable HTTP fallback for SIP connection" to "Enabled".