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The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security log file name and location must be configured for domain connections.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-17424 WNFWA-000008 SV-54870r1_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. The location and file name of the firewall log for a domain connection will be defined to ensure the logs are maintained.
STIG Date
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-09-19

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-47737r1_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 -> Logging (select Customize), "Name" to "%windir%\system32\logfiles\firewall\domainfirewall.log".