Configure local setting override for reporting to Microsoft MAPSID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:40321 | Date: (C)2017-04-25 (M)2023-05-09 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting configures a local override for the configuration to join Microsoft MAPS. This setting can only be set by Group Policy.
If you enable this setting, the local preference setting will take priority over Group Policy.
If you disable or do not configure this setting, Group Policy will take priority over the local preference setting.
Vulnerability:
Enabling this setting can compromise security as it allows the local preference setting to take priority over Group Policy, which may be less secure and may be contrary to your organization's security requirements.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements.
Potential Impact:
Group Policy will take priority over the local preference setting.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender\MAPS\Configure local setting override for reporting to Microsoft MAPS
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet!LocalSettingOverrideSpynetReporting
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |