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Configure the "Prevent deletion of 'Temporary Internet Files and Cookies'" setting in limited functionality environments properly.


CONTROL ID
04408
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 manages the temporary Internet files and cookies. For Enterprise Client environments, the Prevent Deletion Of "Temporary Internet Files and Cookies" setting is Not Configured. For Specialized Security - Limited Functionality environments, this setting should be Enabled. If Enabled, user… (Pg 101, Microsoft Windows Vista Security Guide Appendix A: Security Group Policy Settings)
  • The "Prevent the deletation of temporary internet files and cookies" setting should be configured correctly. Technical Mechanisms: Local Internet Options: GPO Settings:[Computer Configuration | User Configuration]/Network/Internet Explorer Registry Keys:[HKLM | HKCU]\Software\Policies\Microsoft\I… (CCE-4073-3, Common Configuration Enumeration List, Combined XML: Internet Explorer 7, 5.20130214)