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Configure the "Disable adding schedules for offline pages" setting.


CONTROL ID
04370
CONTROL TYPE
Configuration
CLASSIFICATION
Preventive

SUPPORTING AND SUPPORTED CONTROLS



This Control directly supports the implied Control(s):
  • Configure Internet Browser security options according to organizational standards., CC ID: 02166

There are no implementation support Controls.


SELECTED AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS COMPLIED WITH



  • This setting prevents users from downloading and viewing Web pages off line. For Enterprise Client environments, the Disable Adding Schedules For Offline Pages setting should be set to Enabled. For Specialized Security - Limited Functionality environments, this setting is Not Configured. (Pg 117, Microsoft Windows Vista Security Guide Appendix A: Security Group Policy Settings)
  • The "Disable Adding Schedules For Offline Pages" setting should be configured correctly. Technical Mechanisms: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions\NoAddingSubscriptions Parameters: enabled/disabled References: CCE-122 oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1293 DisableAd… (CCE-4248-1, Common Configuration Enumeration List, Combined XML: Internet Explorer 7, 5.20130214)
  • This setting prevents users from downloading and viewing Web pages off line. The Offline Pages\Disable Adding Schedules For Offline Pages setting should be Enabled. (Pg 124, NSA Guide to Security Microsoft Windows XP)