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The system must be configured to hide the computer from the browse list.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-14231 WN08-SO-000040 SV-48170r2_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
Identifying the computer name on a network could provide an attacker with information useful in gaining access. This setting prevents the computer name from displaying in the browse list.
STIG Date
Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-03-09

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-41308r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "MSS: (Hidden) Hide Computer From the Browse List (not recommended except for highly secure environments)" to "Enabled".