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The Windows Firewall must be enabled for the Private Profile.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-17416 5.451 SV-25218r2_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. This setting enables the firewall when connected to a private network.
STIG Date
Win7 Audit 2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-41870r2_fix)
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) -> Private Profile Tab -> State, "Firewall State" to "On (recommended)".

Configure a comparable setting if a third-party firewall is used.