CIS Microsoft Edge Benchmark

This recommendation verifies that Extension Install Blocklist Is Configured on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Extension Install Blocklist Is Configured. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Extension Install Blocklist Is Configured. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Extension Install Allowlist Is Configured on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Extension Install Allowlist Is Configured. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Extension Install Allowlist Is Configured. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Extensions Are Installed by Policy Only on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to implement this control may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Extensions Are Installed by Policy Only. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Extensions Are Installed by Policy Only. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Unpacked Extensions Are Disabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to implement this control may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Unpacked Extensions Are Disabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Unpacked Extensions Are Disabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This setting ensures that External Extension Installation Is Blocked on the Microsoft Edge browser. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.

Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Microsoft Edge browser is essential for defense in depth.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that External Extension Installation Is Blocked. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure External Extension Installation Is Blocked. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Sideloading of Extensions Is Disabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Disabling or removing unnecessary components reduces the attack surface and limits potential vectors for exploitation.

Running unnecessary components on the Microsoft Edge browser increases the attack surface and the risk of exploitation. Disabling or removing them follows the principle of least functionality and reduces exposure to known vulnerabilities.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Sideloading of Extensions Is Disabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Sideloading of Extensions Is Disabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This setting ensures that Extension Permissions Are Restricted on the Microsoft Edge browser. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.

Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Microsoft Edge browser is essential for defense in depth.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Extension Permissions Are Restricted. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Extension Permissions Are Restricted. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Do Not Track Is Enabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Do Not Track Is Enabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Do Not Track Is Enabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This setting ensures that Third-Party Cookies Are Blocked on the Microsoft Edge browser. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.

Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Microsoft Edge browser is essential for defense in depth.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Third-Party Cookies Are Blocked. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Third-Party Cookies Are Blocked. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This setting ensures that Site Permissions Are Restricted on the Microsoft Edge browser. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.

Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Microsoft Edge browser is essential for defense in depth.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Site Permissions Are Restricted. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Site Permissions Are Restricted. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Autofill for Payment Instruments Is Disabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Disabling or removing unnecessary components reduces the attack surface and limits potential vectors for exploitation.

Running unnecessary components on the Microsoft Edge browser increases the attack surface and the risk of exploitation. Disabling or removing them follows the principle of least functionality and reduces exposure to known vulnerabilities.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Autofill for Payment Instruments Is Disabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Autofill for Payment Instruments Is Disabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Default Search Provider Is Configured on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Default Search Provider Is Configured. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Default Search Provider Is Configured. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Search Suggestions Are Disabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to implement this control may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Search Suggestions Are Disabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Search Suggestions Are Disabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This setting ensures that Address Bar Search Is Controlled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.

Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Microsoft Edge browser is essential for defense in depth.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Address Bar Search Is Controlled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Address Bar Search Is Controlled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that SmartScreen Is Enabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that SmartScreen Is Enabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure SmartScreen Is Enabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Potentially Unwanted App Blocking Is Enabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Potentially Unwanted App Blocking Is Enabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Potentially Unwanted App Blocking Is Enabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Enhanced Security Mode Is Configured on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Enhanced Security Mode Is Configured. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Enhanced Security Mode Is Configured. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Typosquatting Checker Is Enabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Typosquatting Checker Is Enabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Typosquatting Checker Is Enabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Password Manager Is Configured on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Password Manager Is Configured. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Password Manager Is Configured. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Password Leak Detection Is Enabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Password Leak Detection Is Enabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Password Leak Detection Is Enabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Password Generator Is Enabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Password Generator Is Enabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Password Generator Is Enabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that JavaScript JIT Is Disabled for Untrusted Sites on the Microsoft Edge browser. Disabling or removing unnecessary components reduces the attack surface and limits potential vectors for exploitation.

Running unnecessary components on the Microsoft Edge browser increases the attack surface and the risk of exploitation. Disabling or removing them follows the principle of least functionality and reduces exposure to known vulnerabilities.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that JavaScript JIT Is Disabled for Untrusted Sites. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure JavaScript JIT Is Disabled for Untrusted Sites. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This setting ensures that Pop-ups Are Blocked by Default on the Microsoft Edge browser. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.

Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Microsoft Edge browser is essential for defense in depth.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Pop-ups Are Blocked by Default. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Pop-ups Are Blocked by Default. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This setting ensures that Notifications Are Controlled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.

Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Microsoft Edge browser is essential for defense in depth.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Notifications Are Controlled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Notifications Are Controlled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Download Restrictions Are Configured on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Download Restrictions Are Configured. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Download Restrictions Are Configured. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Safe Browsing for Downloads Is Enabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Safe Browsing for Downloads Is Enabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Safe Browsing for Downloads Is Enabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This setting ensures that Automatic Downloads Are Blocked on the Microsoft Edge browser. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.

Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Microsoft Edge browser is essential for defense in depth.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Automatic Downloads Are Blocked. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Automatic Downloads Are Blocked. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that DNS-over-HTTPS Is Configured on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that DNS-over-HTTPS Is Configured. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure DNS-over-HTTPS Is Configured. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This setting ensures that QUIC Protocol Is Controlled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.

Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Microsoft Edge browser is essential for defense in depth.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that QUIC Protocol Is Controlled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure QUIC Protocol Is Controlled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Proxy Settings Are Managed on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to implement this control may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Proxy Settings Are Managed. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Proxy Settings Are Managed. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Browser Sign-In Policy Is Configured on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Browser Sign-In Policy Is Configured. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Browser Sign-In Policy Is Configured. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This setting ensures that HTTP Authentication Schemes Are Restricted on the Microsoft Edge browser. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.

Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Microsoft Edge browser is essential for defense in depth.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that HTTP Authentication Schemes Are Restricted. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure HTTP Authentication Schemes Are Restricted. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Integrated Windows Authentication Is Configured on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Integrated Windows Authentication Is Configured. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Integrated Windows Authentication Is Configured. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Auto-Update Is Enabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Auto-Update Is Enabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Auto-Update Is Enabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Update Channel Is Configured on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Update Channel Is Configured. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Update Channel Is Configured. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Update Notifications Are Enabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to implement this control may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Update Notifications Are Enabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Update Notifications Are Enabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Diagnostic Data Collection Is Minimized on the Microsoft Edge browser. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.

Failure to implement this control may leave the Microsoft Edge browser vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Diagnostic Data Collection Is Minimized. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Diagnostic Data Collection Is Minimized. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This setting ensures that Crash Reporting Is Controlled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.

Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Microsoft Edge browser is essential for defense in depth.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Crash Reporting Is Controlled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Crash Reporting Is Controlled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).

This recommendation verifies that Usage Statistics Reporting Is Disabled on the Microsoft Edge browser. Disabling or removing unnecessary components reduces the attack surface and limits potential vectors for exploitation.

Running unnecessary components on the Microsoft Edge browser increases the attack surface and the risk of exploitation. Disabling or removing them follows the principle of least functionality and reduces exposure to known vulnerabilities.

Verify via Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy or Group Policy that Usage Statistics Reporting Is Disabled. Navigate to edge://policy (Edge) or about:policies (Firefox) and confirm the relevant policy is set.

Configure Microsoft Edge enterprise browser policy to ensure Usage Statistics Reporting Is Disabled. Deploy via Group Policy, Intune, or the managed policies file (policies.json / registry).