Enabling Windows Defender FirewallΒΆ

Applies to Sub-Control 9.4

Search for Windows Defender in the search bar.

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Searching for Windows Defender

Select Firewall & network protection.

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Windows Defender Security Center Home Screen

Ensure that the Domain network, Private network, and Public network firewalls are set to on.

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Firewall and Network Protection Settings

If one of the three firewalls are not set to on, select that firewall to enable it.

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Windows Firewall Public Network Settings

TODO Verify private network