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A host-based firewall must be installed and enabled on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-42420 | WN08-FW-000001 | SV-55081r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| A firewall provides a line of defense against attack, allowing or blocking inbound and outbound connections based on a set of rules. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-48763r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if a host-based firewall is installed and enabled on the system. If a host-based firewall is not installed and enabled on the system, this is a finding. The configuration requirements will be determined by the applicable firewall STIG. |
| Fix Text (F-47952r2_fix) |
|---|
| Install and enable a host-based firewall on the system. |