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The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must allow outbound connections, unless a rule explicitly blocks the connection when connected to a domain.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-17419 WNFWA-000005 SV-54863r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Outbound connections are allowed in the domain, unless a rule explicitly blocks the connection. This allows normal outbound communication, which could be restricted as necessary with additional rules.
STIG Date
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-09-19

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-47731r1_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) -> Domain Profile Tab -> State, "Outbound connections" to "Allow (default)".