18.5.11.4 Ensure 'Require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location' is set to 'Enabled'

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Information

This policy setting determines whether to require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Rationale:

Allowing regular users to set a network location increases the risk and attack surface.

Impact:

Domain users must elevate when setting a network's location.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration, set the following Device Configuration Policy to Enabled:

To access the Device Configuration Policy from the Intune Home page:

Click Devices

Click Configuration profiles

Click Create profile

Select the platform (Windows 10 and later)

Select the profile (Administrative Templates)

Click Create

Enter a Name

Click Next

Configure the following Setting

Path: Computer Configuration\Network\Network Connections
Setting Name: Require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location
Configuration: Enabled

Select OK

Continue through the Wizard to complete the creation of the profile (profile assignments, applicability etc.)

Note: More than one configuration setting from each of the Configuration profiles (ex: Administrative Templates, Custom etc.) can be added to each Device Configuration Policy.

Default Value:

Disabled. (Users can set a network's location without elevating.)