18.5.11.3 (L1) Ensure 'Require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location' is set to 'Enabled'

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.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:
Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections\Require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location
Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkConnections.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

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

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

References:
1. CCE-35554-5

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/14249