Check: DTBC-0020
Google Chrome Current Windows STIG:
DTBC-0020
(in versions v2 r9 through v1 r7)
Title
Google Data Synchronization must be disabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Disables data synchronization in Google Chrome using Google-hosted synchronization services and prevents users from changing this setting. If you enable this setting, users cannot change or override this setting in Google Chrome. If this policy is left not set the user will be able to enable Google Sync. Google Sync is used to sync information between different user devices, this data is then stored on Google owned servers. The synced data may consist of information such as email, calendars, viewing history, etc. This feature must be disabled because the organization does not have control over the servers the data is stored on.
Check Content
Universal method: 1. In the omnibox (address bar) type chrome://policy 2. If SyncDisabled is not displayed under the Policy Name column or it is not set to true under the Policy Value column, then this is a finding. Windows method: 1. Start regedit 2. Navigate to HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\ 3. If the SyncDisabled value name does not exist or its value data is not set to 1, then this is a finding.
Fix Text
Windows group policy: 1. Open the group policy editor tool with gpedit.msc 2. Navigate to Policy Path: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Google\Google Chrome\ Policy Name: Disable synchronization of data with Google Policy State: Enabled Policy Value: N/A
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-221571r879540_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-221571
Group Title: SRG-APP-000047
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001374 |
The information system, when transferring information between different security domains, prohibits the transfer of organization-defined unsanctioned information in accordance with the organization-defined security policy. |
| CCI-002333 |
The organization permits authorized individuals to use an external information system to access the information system only when the organization verifies the implementation of required security controls on the external system as specified in the organization^s information security policy and security plan. |