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Microsoft Publisher 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R1

Release Date

Nov 25, 2025

SCAP Benchmark ID

Microsoft_Publisher_2016

Total Checks

16

Tags

other
CAT I: 1CAT II: 15CAT III: 0

This Security Technical Implementation Guide is published as a tool to improve the security of Department of Defense (DOD) information systems. The requirements are derived from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 and related documents. Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil.

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Checks (16)

V-238482MEDIUMDisabling of user name and password syntax from being used in URLs must be enforced.V-238483MEDIUMEnabling IE Bind to Object functionality must be present.V-238484MEDIUMSaved from URL mark to assure Internet zone processing must be enforced.V-238485MEDIUMNavigation to URLs embedded in Office products must be blocked.V-238486MEDIUMScripted Window Security must be enforced.V-238487MEDIUMAdd-on Management functionality must be allowed.V-238488MEDIUMAdd-ins to Office applications must be signed by a Trusted Publisher.V-238489MEDIUMLinks that invoke instances of Internet Explorer from within an Office product must be blocked.V-238490MEDIUMTrust Bar Notifications for unsigned application add-ins must be blocked.V-238491MEDIUMFile Downloads must be configured for proper restrictions.V-238492MEDIUMProtection from zone elevation must be enforced.V-238493MEDIUMActiveX Installs must be configured for proper restriction.V-238494MEDIUMWarning Bar settings for VBA macros must be configured.V-238495MEDIUMFatally corrupt files must be blocked from opening.V-238496MEDIUMThe Publisher Automation Security Level must be configured for high security.V-279948HIGHThe version of Publisher running on the system must be a supported version.