The Windows Firewall log file name and location must be configured for the Private Profile.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-17434	5.469	SV-25236r2_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 location and file name of the firewall log for a private connection will be defined to ensure the logs are maintained.

STIG	Date
Win7 Audit	2013-06-10

Details

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Fix Text (F-41953r2_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 -> Logging (select Customize), "Name" to "%windir%\system32\logfiles\firewall\privatefirewall.log". Configure a comparable setting if a third-party firewall is used.

Fix Text (F-41953r2_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 -> Logging (select Customize), "Name" to "%windir%\system32\logfiles\firewall\privatefirewall.log".

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