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Browser must retain history on exit.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22148 DTBI760 SV-45115r1_rule Medium
Description
Delete Browsing History on exit automatically deletes specified items when the last browser window closes. Disabling this function will prevent users from deleting their browsing history, which could be used to identify malicious Web sites and files that could later be used for anti-virus and intrusion detection system (IDS) signatures. Furthermore, preventing users from deleting browsing history could be used to identify abusive web surfing on government systems.
STIG Date
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-07-22

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-38511r1_fix)
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Delete Browsing History -> "Allow deleting browsing history on exit" to "Disabled".