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CIS Microsoft Edge Benchmark 2.0.0 Checklist Details (Checklist Revisions)

Supporting Resources:

Target:

Target CPE Name
Microsoft Edge cpe:/a:microsoft:edge:- (View CVEs)

Checklist Highlights

Checklist Name:
CIS Microsoft Edge Benchmark
Checklist ID:
1174
Version:
2.0.0
Type:
Compliance
Review Status:
Final
Authority:
Third Party: Center for Internet Security (CIS)
Original Publication Date:
09/21/2023

Checklist Summary:

This document provides prescriptive guidance for establishing a secure configuration posture for the Microsoft Edge Browser, also known as Microsoft Edge for Business. This guide was tested against Microsoft Edge v114 on Windows 10 (Release 22H2) operating system. To obtain the latest version of this guide, please visit http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org. If you have questions, comments, or have identified ways to improve this guide, please write us at feedback@cisecurity.org.

Checklist Role:

  • Web Browser

Known Issues:

Not provided.

Target Audience:

The CIS Microsoft Edge Benchmarks are written for Microsoft Windows Active Directory domain-joined systems using Group Policy, not standalone/workgroup systems. Adjustments/tailoring to some recommendations will be needed to maintain functionality if attempting to implement CIS hardening on standalone systems.

Target Operational Environment:

  • Managed
  • Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)

Testing Information:

Not provided.

Regulatory Compliance:

Not provided.

Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:

Not provided.

Disclaimer:

Not provided.

Product Support:

Not provided.

Point of Contact:

feedback@cisecurity.org

Sponsor:

Not provided.

Licensing:

Not provided.

Change History:

new checklist - 2/29/24
updated status to FINAL - 3/29/24

Dependency/Requirements:

URL Description

References:

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NIST checklist record last modified on 03/29/2024