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XCCDF
Microsoft Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000327-GPOS-00127
SRG-OS-000327-GPOS-00127
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-OS-000327-GPOS-00127
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Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security local firewall rules must not be merged with Group Policy settings when connected to a public network.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Local firewall rules will not be merged with Group Policy settings on a public network to prevent Group Policy settings from being changed.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>