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Browser Security Policy – Windows
B-7
Internet Explorer (IE) Local Intranet Security Zone
Description:
This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your
system is configured according to your specified local intranet security zone
standards.
Test Properties:
Select the Internet Explorer local intranet security zone set-
tings required on your network.
■
High . Disables all ActiveX Controls and plug-ins, disables file down-
loads, prompts for font downloads, disables or prompts for Miscella-
neous options, disables Scripting, requires login
■
Medium
. A mix of enabled, disabled and prompt for ActiveX controls,
enables downloads, a mix of enabled, disabled and prompt for Miscel-
laneous options, enables Scripting, enables automatic login for
intranet
■ Medium-low . A mix of enabled, disabled and prompt for ActiveX
controls, enables downloads, a mix of enabled, disabled and prompt
for Miscellaneous options, enables Scripting, enables automatic login
for intranet
■
Low . A mix of enabled and prompt for ActiveX controls, enables
downloads, a mix of enabled and prompt for Miscellaneous options,
enables Scripting, enables automatic login
How Does this Affect me?: The intranet security zone defines a security level for
all internal Web sites that you visit (unless you have specified exceptions in
the trusted and restricted site configurations). The default setting is
Medium-
low .
The following link provides details about the specific security options:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/ie/ieak/techinfo/deploy/60/
en/security.mspx?mfr=true
What Do I Need to Do?: Perform the following steps:
1. Select
Tools>>Internet Options>>Security>>Intranet
2. Select one of the following:
-
Default Level
to return to the default settings.
- Select
Custom Level
to specify
High, Medium, Medium-low,
or
Low
or to
create custom settings.