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

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-17415	WNFWA-000001	SV-54833r2_rule		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 the domain.

STIG	Date
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide	2016-07-22

Details

Check Text ( None )
None

Fix Text (F-63429r3_fix)

The preferred method of configuring the firewall settings is with a policy, particularly in a domain environment. 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, "Firewall state" to "On (recommended)". In addition to using policies, systems may also be configured using the firewall GUI or Netsh commands. These methods may be more appropriate for standalone systems. The configuration settings in the GUI are the same as those specified in the policy above. Windows Firewall Properties will be a link in the center pane after opening Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. The following Netsh commands may also be used to configure this setting: "Netsh advfirewall set domainprofile state on". Or "Netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state on".