V-220806
CAT IISimultaneous connections to the internet or a Windows domain must be limited.
- Ships Affected
- 1
- Total Findings
- 4
- Open
- 0
- Closed
- 4
Check Text
The default behavior for "Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain" is "Enabled".
If the registry value name below does not exist, this is not a finding.
If it exists and is configured with a value of "3", this is not a finding.
If it exists and is configured with a value of "0", this is a finding.
Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WcmSvc\GroupPolicy\
Value Name: fMinimizeConnections
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 3 (or if the Value Name does not exist)
Fix Text
The default behavior for "Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain" is "Enabled".
If this must be corrected, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Network >> Windows Connection Manager >> "Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain" to "Enabled".
Under "Options", set "Minimize Policy Options" to "3 = Prevent Wi-Fi When on Ethernet".
STIG Reference
- STIG
- Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide
- Version
- 3
- Release
- 6
- Rule ID
- SV-220806r991589_rule
All Occurrences
This vulnerability appears on 1 ship(s)
| Ship | Hull # | Source File | Status | Assigned To | Scan Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | MONT-SW-89134_Win10_V3R5_20251217-201218.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-03-04T15:25:42.339596 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | MONT-SW-89108_Win10_V3R5_20251217-203019.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-03-04T15:25:16.342077 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | _Reviewed/MONT-WS-92010/Checklist/MONT-WS-92010_Win10_V3R4_20251023-141133.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-01-14T12:57:28.689048 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | _Reviewed/MONT-WS-92040/Checklist/MONT-WS-92040_Win10_V3R4_20251023-142421.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-01-14T12:57:26.690022 | View in Context |