The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must be enabled when connected to a private network.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-17416	WNFWA-000002	SV-54849r1_rule	ECSC-1	Medium

Description
A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. This setting enables the firewall when connected to a private network.

STIG	Date
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide	2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-48626r2_chk )
Verify the registry value below. If this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\ Value Name: EnableFirewall Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text (F-47716r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall Properties (this link will be in the right pane) -> Private Profile Tab -> State, "Firewall state" to "On (recommended)".