Windows Mobile Hotspot Service (icssvc)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:80627 | Date: (C)2022-06-02 (M)2023-12-13 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
Provides the ability to share a cellular data connection with another device.
The capability to run a mobile hotspot from a domain-connected computer could easily
expose the internal network to wardrivers or other hackers
Default: Manual (Trigger Start)
Counter Measure:
The recommended state for this setting is Disabled.
Potential Impact:
The Windows Mobile Hotspot feature will not be available.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Windows Mobile Hotspot Service
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\icssvc!Start
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |