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18.6.20.2 (L2) Ensure 'Prohibit access of the Windows Connect Now wizards' is set to 'Enabled'
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This policy setting prohibits access to Windows Connect Now (WCN) wizards.The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.
Allowing standard users to access the Windows Connect Now wizard increases the risk and attack surface. Additionally, according to Microsoft, Windows Connect Now was created as a solution for home networking and small businesses and is not intended for enterprise scenarios.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Windows Connect Now\Prohibit access of the Windows Connect Now wizards
Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsConnectNow.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).
Impact:
The WCN wizards are turned off and users have no access to any of the wizard tasks. All the configuration related tasks including 'Set up a wireless router or access point' and 'Add a wireless device' are disabled.
See Also
Item Details
Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
References: 800-53|CM-6, 800-53|CM-7, CSCv7|9.2
Plugin: Windows
Control ID: 39f6982d64e68f5005864e42c992db4032fe5566b0c72c29a6171053b42041c8