Title

The Windows Firewall must log successful connections for the Public Profile. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Logging of successful connections for a public network connection will be enabled to maintain an audit trail if issues are discovered.

Check Content

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall Properties (this link will be in the right pane) -> Public Profile Tab -> Logging (select Customize), "Logged successful connections" to "Yes". Configure a comparable setting if a third-party firewall is used.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-25249r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-17447

Group Title: Windows FW Public - Log Successful Connections

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