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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Chromium

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Disable the AutoFill Feature

    The AutoFill feature suggests possible matches when users are filling in forms. To disable the AutoFill feature, set <code>AutoFillEnabled</code> t...
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  • Disable Automatic Search And Installation of Plugins

    Chromium will automatically detect, search, and install plugins as required. This should be disabled by setting <code>DisablePluginFinder</code> to...
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  • Disable Background Processing

    Chromium can be set to run at all times and process in the background. This should be disabled by setting <code>BackgroundModeEnabled</code> to <co...
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  • Disable Use of Cleartext Passwords

    Chromium allows users to import and store passwords in cleartext. This should be disabled by setting <code>PasswordManagerAllowShowPasswords</code...
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  • Disable Cloud Print Sharing

    Chromium has cloud sharing capabilities including sharing printers connected to the system. This is done via a proxy. To disable printer sharing, s...
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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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