2.1.4.1 Ensure 'Default file format' is set to 'Enabled: Access 2007'

Information

This policy setting controls whether new database files are created in the new Access format or in a format used by earlier versions of Access.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Access 2007

Rationale:

If a new Access file is created in an earlier format, some users may be unable to open or use the file, or they may choose a format that is less secure than the Access format.

Impact:

Enabling this setting does not prevent users from choosing a different file format for a new Access file, and therefore it is unlikely to affect usability for most users.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Access 2007.

User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Access 2016\Miscellaneous\Default file format

Default Value:

Disabled. (Users can change override the default to an older format.)

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/12129

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6b.

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 71d912d114fbfe4637a833d5f93bfc5e669e29571149d16d97e85ba44aa23277