Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-17420 | WNFWA-000006 | SV-54866r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
Description |
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A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. The display of notifications to the user when a program is blocked from receiving an inbound connection in the domain must be enabled to alert the user of potential issues. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-09-19 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-47734r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall Properties (this link will be in the right pane) -> Domain Profile Tab -> Settings (select Customize) -> Firewall settings, "Display a notification" to "Yes". |