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Microsoft Word 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000131

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    Group
  • Add-ins to Office applications must be signed by a Trusted Publisher.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;This policy setting controls whether add-ins for this applications must be digitally signed by a trusted publisher. If you en...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000207

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Links that invoke instances of Internet Explorer from within an Office product must be blocked.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The Pop-up Blocker feature in Internet Explorer can be used to block most unwanted pop-up and pop-under windows from appearin...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000131

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    Group
  • Trust Bar Notifications for unsigned application add-ins must be blocked.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;This policy setting controls whether the specified Office application notifies users when unsigned application add-ins are lo...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000209

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • File Downloads must be configured for proper restrictions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Disabling this setting allows websites to present file download prompts via code without the user specifically initiating the...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000210

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    Group
  • All automatic loading from trusted locations must be disabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;This policy setting allows administrators to disable all trusted locations in the specified applications. Trusted locations s...
    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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