The StrongCertificateBindingEnforcement key is not present by default. It must be manually added to the registry on all Domain Controllers.
| Value | Type | Behavior | |-------|------|----------| | | DWORD | Disabled – Weak binding allowed (legacy, insecure). | | 1 | DWORD | Enabled (default after updates) – Enforces strong binding but allows compatibility with older RFC behavior when needed. | | 2 | DWORD | Strict – Fully enforces strong binding; rejects weak bindings. | strongcertificatebindingenforcement registry key location
The StrongCertificateBindingEnforcement registry key is located at: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Kdc . strongcertificatebindingenforcement registry key location
You can create or update this key via the Windows Registry Editor ( regedit.exe ) or by using PowerShell. Using Registry Editor (GUI) Open regedit.exe with administrator privileges. strongcertificatebindingenforcement registry key location