Details
Creates a Network Map, consisting of PC and device topology (connectivity) information, and metadata describing each PC and device.
The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.
Rationale:
The feature that this service enables could potentially be used for unauthorized discovery and connection to network devices. Disabling the service helps to prevent responses to requests for network topology discovery in high security environments.
Impact:
The Network Map will not function properly.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.
Computer ConfigurationPoliciesWindows SettingsSecurity SettingsSystem ServicesLink-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper
Default Value:
Manual
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Configuration Management.This control applies to the following type of system Windows.