Details
Chrome allows for processes started while the browser is open to remain running once the browser has been closed. It also allows for background apps and the current browsing session to remain active after the browser has been closed.
With this setting Disabled, the browser will close its processes and will stop running background apps.
The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled (0)
Rationale:
If this setting is enabled, vulnerable or malicious plugins, apps and processes can continue running even after Chrome has closed.
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 ChromeContinue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed
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.