InPrivate browsing in Microsoft Edge must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63705 | WN10-CC-000240 | SV-78195r4_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The InPrivate browsing feature in Microsoft Edge prevents the storing of history, cookies, temporary Internet files, or other data. Disabling this feature maintains this data for review as necessary. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-04-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-79107r1_chk ) |
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| Windows 10 LTSC\B versions do not include Microsoft Edge, this is NA for those systems. 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\Main\ Value Name: AllowInPrivate Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0) |
| Fix Text (F-83243r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Edge >> "Allow InPrivate browsing" to "Disabled". |