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EDGE-00-000010 Data Synchronization must be disabled.

DISA STIG library V2R5
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT III

Maps to CM-7 via CCI-000381

Title

Data Synchronization must be disabled.

Control

The policy value for "Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Disable synchronization of data using Microsoft sync services" must be set to "Enabled". Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge If the value for "SyncDisabled" is not set to "REG_DWORD = 1", this is a finding.

Discussion

Disables data synchronization in Microsoft Edge. This policy also prevents the sync consent prompt from appearing. If this policy is not set or applied as recommended, users will be able to turn sync on or off. If this policy is applied as mandatory, users will not be able to turn on sync.

Related controls

CCI-000381

Fix

Set the policy value for "Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Disable synchronization of data using Microsoft sync services" to "Enabled".