20.13 (L1) Ensure 'Web browser is supported and secured'

Information

This setting ensures that the web browser installed is supported and secured utilizing industry standards such as the CIS Benchmarks or the DoD Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG).

Supported and secured web browsers that receive regular updates can help mitigate against vulnerabilities and attacks.

NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

Install a supported web browser, such as Microsoft Edge, or Google Chrome and secure it utilizing industry standards such as the CIS Benchmarks or the DoD Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG).

Impact:

There should be no impact to the system or user.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/17610

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT, SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|CM-10, 800-53|SC-18, CSCv7|7.1

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 9ee22d54ce482e1dc3274eb6546ea653bc8f88d1921a282d260f46015ff506bb