The Windows Firewall must log dropped packets for the Public Profile.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-17446	5.481	SV-25248r2_rule	ECSC-1	Low

Description
A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Logging of dropped packets for a public network connection will be enabled to maintain an audit trail of potential issues.

STIG	Date
Win7 Audit	2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-41977r2_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 -> Logging (select Customize), "Log dropped packets" to "Yes". Configure a comparable setting if a third-party firewall is used.

Fix Text (F-41977r2_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 -> Logging (select Customize), "Log dropped packets" to "Yes".

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