Automatic download of updates from the Windows Store must be turned off.

From Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-48341r1_rule Automatic download of updates from the Windows Store must be turned off.

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Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. Obtaining update components from an outside source may also potentially allow sensitive information outside of the enterprise. Application updates must be obtained from an internal source.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Store -> "Turn off Automatic Download of updates" to "Enabled".

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