Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-36711 | WN08-CC-000110 | SV-48344r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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Uncontrolled installation of applications can introduce various issues including system instability, and provide access to sensitive information. Installation of applications must be controlled by the enterprise. Turning off access to the Windows Store will limit access to publicly available applications. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-12-13 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-41476r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Store -> "Turn off the Store application" to "Enabled". |