A host-based firewall must be installed and enabled on the system.

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-55085r1_rule A host-based firewall must be installed and enabled on the system.

Vulnerability discussion

A firewall provides a line of defense against attack, allowing or blocking inbound and outbound connections based on a set of rules.

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Determine if a host-based firewall is installed and enabled on the system. If a host-based firewall is not installed and enabled on the system, this is a finding. The configuration requirements will be determined by the applicable firewall STIG.

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Install and enable a host-based firewall on the system.

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