Set the SafeSearch setting for SearchID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35425 | Date: (C)2016-06-10 (M)2022-12-02 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting allows you to control the SafeSearch setting used when performing a query in Search.
If you enable this policy setting, you can specify one of three SafeSearch settings, which users won't be able to change:
- Strict: Filter out adult text, images, and videos from search results;
- Moderate: Filter adult images and videos but not text from search results;
- Off: Don't filter adult content from search results.
If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can specify the SafeSearch setting.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements.
Potential Impact:
Depending on configuration, search results will be filtered.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Search\Set the SafeSearch setting for Search
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search!ConnectedSearchSafeSearch
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |