Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-21975 | WN08-CC-000094 | SV-48479r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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Homegroups are a method of sharing data and printers on a home network. This setting will prevent a system from being joined to a homegroup. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-45140r2_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Homegroup\ Value Name: DisableHomeGroup Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-41603r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> HomeGroup -> "Prevent the computer from joining a homegroup" to "Enabled". |