The SmartScreen filter for Microsoft Edge must be enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63713 | WN10-CC-000250 | SV-78203r3_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The SmartScreen filter in Microsoft Edge provides warning messages and blocks potentially malicious websites. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-02-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-64461r2_chk ) |
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| 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\MicrosoftEdge\PhishingFilter\ Value Name: EnabledV9 Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
| Fix Text (F-80429r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Edge >> "Configure SmartScreen Filter" to "Enabled". Prior to v1607 of Windows 10, the policy name was "Turn off the SmartScreen Filter". The STIG configuration selection did not change. |