The system must be configured to hide the computer from the browse list.

From Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-25067r2_rule The system must be configured to hide the computer from the browse list.

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Identifying the computer name on a network could provide an attacker with information useful in gaining access. This setting prevents the computer name from displaying in the browse list.

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Configure the policy "MSS: (Hidden) Hide Computer From the Browse List (not recommended except for highly secure environments)" to "Enabled".

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