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The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must log successful connections when connected to a public network.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-17447 WNFWA-000029 SV-54923r1_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Logging of successful connections for a public network connection will be enabled to maintain an audit trail if issues are discovered.
STIG Date
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-48677r2_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\PublicProfile\Logging\

Value Name: LogSuccessfulConnections

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-47791r1_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) -> Public Profile Tab -> Logging (select Customize), "Logged successful connections" to "Yes".