Internet Explorer is not configured to require consistent security zone settings to all users.

Part of DTBI320 - Security zone machine settings

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-25182r1_rule Internet Explorer is not configured to require consistent security zone settings to all users.

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This setting enforces consistent security zone settings to all users of the computer. Security zones control browser behavior at various web sites and it is desirable to maintain a consistent policy for all users of a machine.

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The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer “Security Zones: Use only machine settings” will be set to “Enabled”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings Criteria: Set the value Security_HKLM_only to REG_DWORD = 1.

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