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.