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Microsoft Office System 2010 STIG

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The encryption type for password protected Open XML files must be set.

    If unencrypted files are intercepted, sensitive information in the files can be compromised. To protect information confidentiality, Office application files can be encrypted and password protected...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • DTOO182 - Improve Proofing Tools

    Group
  • DTOO194 - Hyperlink warnings for Office

    Group
  • Hyperlink warnings for Office must be configured for use.

    Unsafe hyperlinks are links that might pose a security risk if users click them. Clicking an unsafe link could compromise the security of sensitive information or harm the computer. Links that Offi...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • DTOO206 - Incl. Doc. properties for PDF and XPS

    Group
  • DTOO198 - Internet Fax Feature

    Group
  • The Internet Fax Feature must be disabled.

    Excel, PowerPoint, and Word users can use the Internet Fax feature to send documents to fax recipients through an Internet fax service provider. If your organization has policies that govern the ti...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • DTOO202 - Microsoft Passport Service

    Group
  • DTOO183 - Opt-In Wizard on first run use

    Group
  • The Opt-In Wizard must be disabled.

    The Opt-in Wizard displays the first time users run a 2010 Microsoft Office application, which allows them to opt into Internet–based services that will help improve their Office experience, such a...
    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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