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Files downloaded from the Internet must be opened in Protected view in PowerPoint.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

This policy setting allows you to determine if files downloaded from the Internet zone open in Protected View. If you enable this policy setting, files downloaded from the Internet zone do not open in Protected View. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, files downloaded from the Internet zone open in Protected View.

ID
SV-223385r961086_rule
Version
O365-PT-000009
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Set the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 >> PowerPoint Options >> Security >> Trust Center >> Protected View "Do not open files from the Internet zone in Protected View" to "Disabled".