+SYS.2.2.2.A8 No Use of the Homegroup Feature [User] (S)

SYS.2.2.2.A8 No Use of the Homegroup Feature [User] (S)

Clients SHOULD NOT offer services such as file or printer sharing. A security policy or Group Policy Object (GPO) with the setting “Prevent the computer from joining a homegroup” SHOULD apply to all clients. If the feature is being used for internal reasons, the users SHOULD be trained in handling the approvals the homegroup.

1. Overview

1.1 References

1.2 Identified Requirements

1.3 Related Regulations

2. Identified Requirements

Requirements

3. Related Regulations

Regulations

Linked Issues

Issuelinks
blocks G 0.19 Disclosure of Sensitive Information
blocks G 0.30 Unauthorised Use or Administration of Devices and Systems
blocks G 0.45 Data Loss