18.5.19.2.1 Disable IPv6 (Set TCPIP6 Parameter 'DisabledComponents' to '0xff (255)')

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Information

Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is a set of protocols that computers use to exchange information over the Internet and over home and business networks.

Solution

Make sure IPv6 parameter 'DisabledComponents' is set to '0xff (255)'.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1941

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-7, CSCv6|9

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 0c720ebc4aa4889561dd14607febc72483a4ad0dec26d5f153305825750927b7