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Enterprise Endpoint Software Firewalls & Connection Rule Baselines

Enterprise Endpoint Software Firewalls & Connection Rule Baselines
Windows Defender Firewall Group Policy (GPO) Connection Rules Network Isolation Endpoint Security

Enterprise Endpoint Software Firewalls & Connection Rule Baselines

Standardized host-based software firewall rules across all domain workstations to prevent lateral network movement during malware incidents.

Key Features & Implementation

  • Inbound Default-Deny Baselines: Enforced default-deny inbound rules on all domain and private network firewall profiles.
  • Management Port Restrictions: Restricted inbound WinRM, RDP, and SMB management ports exclusively to authorized Jump Host IP subnets.
  • Outbound Application Whitelisting: Blocked unauthorized outbound connections from non-standard system directories to prevent reverse shell callbacks.
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