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Microsoft Edge Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Browser history must be saved.

    <VulnDiscussion>This setting disables deleting browser history and download history and prevents users from changing this setting.</VulnDi...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Edge development tools must be disabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;While the risk associated with browser development tools is more related to the proper design of a web application, a risk ve...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Download restrictions must be configured.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configure the type of downloads that Microsoft Edge completely blocks, without letting users override the security decision. ...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000378

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • URLs must be allowlisted for plugin use if used.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Define a list of sites, based on URL patterns that can open pop-up windows.&lt;/VulnDiscussion&gt;&lt;FalsePositives&gt;&lt;/...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Extensions installation must be blocklisted by default.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;List specific extensions that users cannot install in Microsoft Edge. When this policy is deployed, any extensions on this li...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000386

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group

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