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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Firefox

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Ensure the Content Blocker uBlock Origin is Installed

    The uBlock Origin will be installed automatically by configuring Firefox policy, and updates will be enabled. It can also be installed through the Mozilla Add-Ons store at https://addons.mozilla.or...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Enabled Firefox Cryptomining protection

    Cryptomining protection may be enabled by setting privacy.trackingprotection.cryptomining.enabled to true.
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Disable Firefox Development Tools

    Firefox provides development tools which identify detailed information about the browser and its configuration. These details are often also recorded into a log file, giving an attacker the abili...
    Rule Low Severity
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  • Disable Firefox deprecated ciphers

    Pocket may be disabled by setting TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA to true under DisabledCiphers in the policies file.
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Firefox must be configured to disable form fill assistance.

    The update check may be disabled in an administrative policy by setting the DisableFormHistory key under policies to true.
    Rule Medium Severity
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The content of the drawer really is up to you. It could have form fields, definition lists, text lists, labels, charts, progress bars, etc. Spacing recommendation is 24px margins. You can put tabs in here, and can also make the drawer scrollable.

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