Windows Server 2019 must have a host-based firewall installed and enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-214936 | WN19-00-000280 | SV-214936r569188_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| A firewall provides a line of defense against attack, allowing or blocking inbound and outbound connections based on a set of rules. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-16136r356140_chk ) |
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| Determine if a host-based firewall is installed and enabled on the system. If a host-based firewall is not installed and enabled on the system, this is a finding. The configuration requirements will be determined by the applicable firewall STIG. |
| Fix Text (F-16134r356141_fix) |
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| Install and enable a host-based firewall on the system. |