1.80 Ensure 'Enable CryptoWallet feature' is set to 'Disabled'

Information

The CryptoWallet feature allows users to securely store, manage, and transact digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies.

The recommended state for this setting is Disabled.

Rationale:

In an enterprise organization, users should not be able to manage, buy or sell assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies.

Impact:

The CryptoWallet feature will not be accessible to users.

Solution

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

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\Enable CryptoWallet feature

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 from Download Edge for Business.

Default Value:

Enabled. (Users can use CryptoWallet feature which allows users to securely store, manage and transact digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies.)

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/11865

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7b.

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: b01927f16e1879e27613e60efef326055dc79904b168ff8f7f1083c8d6dd450e