1.2.1 Ensure 'Enable Google Cast' is set to 'Disabled'

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Information

This policy setting determines whether users may utilize Google Cast. Note that when this setting is set to Disabled the Show the cast icon in the toolbar setting is ignored as the icon is removed.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Rationale:

The use of Google Cast could allow users to show potentially sensitive information to non-trusted devices. These devices could be in public areas.

Impact:

Users will not be able to utilize Google Cast and the Google Cast icon will not be displayed in Microsoft Edge.

Solution

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

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\Cast\Enable Google Cast

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:

Enabled.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3907