1.23 Ensure 'Import of homepage from default browser on first run' is set to 'Disabled'

Information

This setting controls whether users are able to import homepage settings from another browser into Google Chrome as well as whether homepage settings are imported on first use.

If you set this setting to Disabled users will be unable to perform an import homepage settings from other browsers into Google Chrome.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled (0)

Rationale:

Having the homepage setting automatically imported or allowing users to import this setting from another browser into Google Chrome allows for the potential of compromised settings being imported into Google Chrome.

Impact:

None - This is the default behavior.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via Group Policy, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Google\Google Chrome\Import of homepage from default browser on first run

Default Value:

Unset (Same as Disabled, but user can change)

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/8691

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|SI-8, CSCv7|4.8

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 55396690ab06cdec7c66d9ba7aa2f4d91efb2296b9dac8f2c5f1f9bd726aab8a