MS.SHAREPOINT.2.2v1 - File and folder default sharing permissions SHALL be set to View.

Information

Edit access to files and folders could allow a user to make unauthorized changes. By restricting default permissions to **View**, administrators prevent unintended or malicious modification.

Solution

1. Sign in to the SharePoint admin center.

2. Select Policies \> Sharing.

3. Under File and folder links, set the permission that is selected by default for sharing links to View.

4. Select Save.

See Also

https://github.com/cisagov/ScubaGear/tree/v1.5.0/

Item Details

Category: ACCESS CONTROL, SECURITY ASSESSMENT AND AUTHORIZATION, CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT, CONTINGENCY PLANNING, SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION, SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

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