Disable Autologon
Details Disable unneeded autologon to reduce the potential for vulnerabilities. *Rationale* Because VMware virtual machines are designed to work on...
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Disable BIOS BBS
Details Disable BIOS BBS to reduce the potential for vulnerabilities. *Rationale* Because VMware virtual machines are designed to work on...Disable DCUI to prevent local administrative control
Details http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-51/topic/com.vmware.vsphere.security.doc/GUID-6779F098-48FE-4E22-B116-A8353D19FF56.html Solution Perform the following-1. From the vSphere web client select the host.2. Select ‘Manage’ -> ‘Security Profile’.3. Scroll...Disable Drag and Drop Version Get
Details https://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-51/topic/com.vmware.vmtools.install.doc/GUID-685722FA-9009-439C-9142-18A9E7C592EA.html Solution To implement the recommended configuration state, run the following PowerCLIcommand-# Add the setting to all VMsGet-VM |...Disable Drag and Drop Version Set
Details Disable unexposed Drag and Drop Version Set feature. *Rationale* Because VMware virtual machines are designed to work on both...Disable GetCreds
Details Disable unexposed GetCreds feature. *Rationale* Because VMware virtual machines are designed to work on both vSphere as well as...Disable Guest Host Interaction Launch Menu
Details Disable unexposed Guest Host Interaction Launch Menu feature. *Rationale* Because VMware virtual machines are designed to work on both...Disable Guest Host Interaction Protocol Handler
Details Disable Guest Host Interaction Protocol Handle to reduce opportunity for vulnerabilities. *Rationale* Because VMware virtual machines are designed to...Disable Guest Host Interaction Tray Icon
Details https://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-51/topic/com.vmware.vmtools.install.doc/GUID-685722FA-9009-439C-9142-18A9E7C592EA.html Solution To implement the recommended configuration state, run the following PowerCLIcommand-# Add the setting to all VMsGet-VM |...Disable Host Guest File System Server
Details Disable unexposed Host Guest File System Server feature. *Rationale* Certain automated operations such as automated tools upgrades use a...