Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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WN12-FW-000009 | WN12-FW-000009 | WN12-FW-000009_rule | 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. Logging of successful connections for a domain connection will be enabled to maintain an audit trail if issues are discovered. |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-25 |
Check Text ( C-WN12-FW-000009_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\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging\ Value Name: LogSuccessfulConnections Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 If the Windows Firewall is used and the system is not a member of a domain, the Domain Profile requirements can be marked NA. If a third-party firewall is used, verify a comparable setting has been implemented. |
Fix Text (F-WN12-FW-000009_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 -> Logging (select Customize), "Log successful connections" to "Yes". Configure a comparable setting if a third-party firewall is used. |