1.2 Ensure 'Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed' is set to 'Disabled'

Information

Chrome allows for processes started while the browser is open to remain running once the browser has been closed. It also allows for background apps and the current browsing session to remain active after the browser has been closed. Disabling this feature will stop all processes and background applications when the browser window is closed.

Rationale:
If this setting is enabled, vulnerable or malicious plugins, apps and processes can continue running even after Chrome has closed.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via Group Policy, set the following UI path to 'Disabled'.


Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Google\Google Chrome\Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed


Impact:
If this policy is set to Disabled, background mode is disabled and cannot be controlled by the user in the browser settings.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/2385

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-18(3), CSCv6|7

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 2ab0ca71e5b106cd55c4a6d0e6f2cfb552de523ac0a4c5553222766a011be1ae