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The Windows Firewall must display notifications when a program is blocked from receiving an inbound connection for the Private Profile.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-17430 5.465 SV-25232r2_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. The display of notifications to the user when a program is blocked from receiving an inbound connection on a private network must be enabled to alert the user of potential issues.
STIG Date
Win7 Audit 2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-41945r2_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 -> Settings (select Customize) -> Firewall settings, "Display a notification" to "Yes (default)".

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