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Ensure ‘Disable saving browser history’ is set to ‘Disabled’

Details

Google Chrome is configured to save the browser history.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled (0)

NOTE: This setting will preserve browsing history that could contain a users personal browsing history. Please make sure that this setting is in compliance with organizational policies.

Rationale:

Browser history shall be saved as it may contain indicators of compromise.

Impact:

None – This is the default behavior.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via Group Policy, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer ConfigurationPoliciesAdministrative TemplatesGoogleGoogle ChromeDisable saving browser history

Default Value:

Unset (Same as Disabled, but user can change).

Supportive Information

The following resource is also helpful.

This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: System and Communications Protection.This control applies to the following type of system Windows.

References

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Updated on July 16, 2022
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