1.1.11 Ensure 'Allow managed extensions to use the Enterprise Hardware Platform API' is set to 'Disabled'

Information

This policy setting allows extensions installed by enterprise policies to be allowed to use the Enterprise Hardware Platform API.

The recommended state for this setting is Disabled.

Rationale:

It is recommended that this setting is disabled unless otherwise directed by Enterprise policies.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\Allow managed extensions to use the Enterprise Hardware Platform API

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template MSEdge.admx/adml that can be downloaded from Microsoft here.

Default Value:

Disabled.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3005