Always prevent untrusted Microsoft Query files from opening

Information

This policy setting controls whether Microsoft Query files (.iqy, oqy, .dqy, and .rqy) in an untrusted location are prevented from opening. \n If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Query files in an untrusted location are prevented from opening. Users will not be able to change this setting under File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > External Content. \n If you disable or dont configure this policy setting, Microsoft Query files in an untrusted location are not prevented from opening, unless users have changed this setting in the Trust Center. \n Note: This policy setting only applies to subscription versions of Office, such as Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise.

Solution

Policy Path: Microsoft Excel 2016\Excel Options\Security\Trust Center\External Content
Policy Setting Name: Always prevent untrusted Microsoft Query files from opening

See Also

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/security-review-for-m365-apps-for-enterprise-v2312/ba-p/4009591

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-18b.

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 74354438bab310cca3c61e74397ac892dc79ee90686e5cb188c9687f373d7d62