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The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security log size must be configured for public network connections.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-17445 WNFWA-000027 SV-54921r1_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 firewall log file size for a public network connection will be set to ensure enough capacity is allocated for audit data.
STIG Date
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-09-19

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-47789r1_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), "Size limit (KB)" to "16,384" (or greater).