Check: 3.126
Win7 Audit:
3.126
(in version v1 r16)
Title
The system must be configured to hide the computer from the browse list. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
Identifying the computer name on a network could provide an attacker with information useful in gaining access. This setting prevents the computer name from displaying in the browse list.
Check Content
Fix Text
Configure the policy "MSS: (Hidden) Hide Computer From the Browse List (not recommended except for highly secure environments)" to "Enabled".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-25067r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-14231
Group Title: Hide Computer
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