This setting controls whether local administrators are allowed to create connection security rules that apply together with connection security rules configured by Group Policy. This setting controls whether local administrators are allowed to create connection security rules that apply with other connection security rules enforced by Group Policy. Fix: (1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Public Profile!Windows Firewall: Public: Apply local connection security rules (2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile!AllowLocalIPsecPolicyMerge