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

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-17444	WNFWA-000026	SV-54919r1_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 public network 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-47788r1_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), "Name" to "%windir%\system32\logfiles\firewall\publicfirewall.log".