Check: 5.282
Win7 Audit:
5.282
(in version v1 r16)
Title
Prevent the system from joining a homegroup. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This setting will prevent a system from being joined to a homegroup. Homegroups are a method of sharing data and printers on a home network.
Check Content
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> HomeGroup -> “Prevent the computer from joining a homegroup” to “Enabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-25301r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-21975
Group Title: Prevent Joining Homegroup
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