Windows Server 2019 • Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026
CAT II V-214936 WN19-00-000280
Windows Server 2019 must have a host-based firewall installed and enabled.
Discussion
A firewall provides a line of defense against attack, allowing or blocking inbound and outbound connections based on a set of rules.
Check Procedure
Determine if a host-based firewall is installed and enabled on the system. If a host-based firewall is not installed and enabled on the system, this is a finding. The configuration requirements will be determined by the applicable firewall STIG.
Fix Action
Install and enable a host-based firewall on the system.