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Microsoft Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security must block unsolicited inbound connections when connected to a private network.

    <VulnDiscussion>A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Unsolicite...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security must allow outbound connections, unless a rule explicitly blocks the connection when connected to a private network.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Outbound c...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000327-GPOS-00127

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security log size must be configured for private network connections.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. The firewa...
    Rule Low Severity

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