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Simultaneous connections to the internet or a Windows domain must be limited.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Multiple network connections can provide additional attack vectors to a system and must be limited. The "Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain" setting prevents systems from automatically establishing multiple connections. When both wired and wireless connections are available, for example, the less-preferred connection (typically wireless) will be disconnected.

ID
SV-220806r991589_rule
Version
WN10-CC-000055
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

The default behavior for "Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain" is "Enabled".

If this must be corrected, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Network >> Windows Connection Manager >> "Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain" to "Enabled". 

Under "Options", set "Minimize Policy Options" to "3 = Prevent Wi-Fi When on Ethernet".