1.1.16 Ensure 'Allow queries to a Browser Network Time service' is set to 'Enabled'

Information

This policy setting controls whether Microsoft Edge can send queries to a network time service for accurate timestamps. This check helps in validation of certificates.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Rationale:

Microsoft Edge uses a network time service to randomly track times from a trusted external service. This allows Microsoft Edge the ability for verification of a certificate's validity and is important for certificate validation.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\Allow queries to a Browser Network Time service

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template MSEdge.admx/adml that can be downloaded from Microsoft here.

Default Value:

Enabled.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3907