20.30 Ensure 'Host-based firewall is installed and enabled'
Information
This policy setting ensures that a host-based firewall is installed and enabled on the system. The STIG recommended state for this setting is: Installed and Enabled A firewall provides a line of defense against attack, allowing or blocking inbound and outbound connections based on a set of rules.
Solution
Install and enable a host-based firewall on the system. Impact: Some system features might be blocked by the Firewall if it's not properly configured.