MSS: (TcpMaxConnectResponseRetransmissions) SYN-ACK retransmissions when a connection request is not acknowledged Counter Measure: Enable and configure this setting. Potential Impact: Incorrect configuration can lead to DoS attacks having a larger affect on the server. Fix: (1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (TcpMaxConnectResponseRetransmissions) SYN-ACK retransmissions when a connection request is not acknowledged (2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters!TcpMaxConnectResponseRetransmissions