Do not open files from the internet zone in Protected View - excel

Information

This policy setting allows you to determine if files downloaded from the internet zone open in Protected View. \n If you enable this policy setting, files downloaded from the internet zone do not open in Protected View. \n If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, files downloaded from the internet zone open in Protected View.

Solution

Policy Path: Microsoft Excel 2016\Excel Options\Security\Trust Center\Protected View
Policy Setting Name: Do not open files from the internet zone in Protected View

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-18(4)

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 163524e9add92564b501d4f1d0869725241d4a2b0521a9014d60d654c7ddb1ac