2.1.1.4.1.1 Ensure 'Underline hyperlinks' is set to 'Enabled'

Information

This policy setting controls whether hyperlinks in Access tables, queries, forms, and reports are underlined.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Rationale:

Access underlines hyperlinks that appear in tables, queries, forms, and reports. If this configuration is changed, users might click on dangerous hyperlinks without realizing it, which could pose a security risk.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Solution

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

User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Access 2016\Application Settings\Web Options...\General\Underline hyperlinks

Default Value:

Enabled. (Access underlines all hyperlinks but users can override.)

See Also

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

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6b.

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 1004431036243e4155e13df373598a0abf66d609318ab04a49b0c971be65fca0