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

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-17417	WNFWA-000003	SV-54855r1_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 public network.

STIG	Date
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide	2014-09-19

Details

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Fix Text (F-47723r1_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 -> State, "Firewall state" to "On (recommended)".