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Hide computer from the browse list.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14231 | 3.126 | SV-25067r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting prevents the computer name from displaying in the browse list. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-08-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-26726r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Local Policies -> Security Options. If the value for “MSS: (Hidden) Hide Computer From the Browse List (not recommended except for highly secure environments)” is not set to “Enabled”, then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-22891r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy "MSS: (Hidden) Hide Computer From the Browse List (not recommended except for highly secure environments)” to "Enabled". |