1.1.39 Ensure 'Delete old browser data on migration' is set to 'Disabled'

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Information

This policy controls whether web browser data is deleted after migration to Microsoft Edge, this data includes forms, passwords, and visited sites.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Rationale:

Deleting browser data will delete information that may be important for a computer investigation and investigators such as Computer Forensics Analysts may not be able to retrieve pertinent information to the investigation.

Impact:

Browsing data will not be deleted during migration.

Solution

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

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\Delete old browser data on migration

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/3907