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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Firefox

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Firefox feedback reporting must be disabled.

    Feedback reporting feature may be disabled via administrative policy by setting <code>DisableFeedbackCommands</code> under <code>policies</code> to...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Enabled Firefox Fingerprinting Protection

    Fingerprinting protection may be enabled by setting <code>Fingerprinting</code> to <code>true</code> under <code>EnableTrackingProtection</code> in...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Firefox must prevent the user from quickly deleting data.

    The update check may be disabled in an administrative policy by setting the <code>DisableForgetButton</code> key under <code>policies</code> to <co...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Disable JavaScript's Raise Or Lower Windows Capability

    JavaScript can configure and make changes to the web browser's appearance by specifically raising and lowering windows. This can be disabled by set...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • The Firefox New Tab page must not show Top Sites, Sponsored Top sites, Pocket Recommendations, Sponsored Pocket Stories, Searches, Highlights, or Snippets.

    Display of top sites may be disabled in an administrative policy by setting the following items under <code>FirefoxHome</code> to <code>false</code...
    Rule Medium Severity

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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