20.31 Ensure 'Host-based firewall is installed and enabled'
Information
This policy setting ensures that a host-based firewall is installed and enabled on the system. The STIG recommended state for this setting is: Installed and Enabled Rationale: A firewall provides a line of defense against attack, allowing or blocking inbound and outbound connections based on a set of rules. NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.
Solution
Install and enable a host-based firewall on the system. Default Value: N/A Additional Information: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide: Version 2, Release 2, Benchmark Date: May 04, 2021 Vul ID: V-224846 Rule ID: SV-224846r569186_rule STIG ID: WN16-00-000310 Severity: CAT II