The Windows Firewall must be enabled for the Public Profile.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-17417	5.452	SV-25219r2_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 public network.

STIG	Date
Win7 Audit	2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
None

Fix Text (F-41919r2_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) -> Public Profile Tab -> State, "Firewall State" to "On (recommended)". Configure a comparable setting if a third-party firewall is used.