{ "Description": "Firewall Shields Up - Block all incoming connections on Public network", "Purpose": "Extra protection in public WiFi networks (airports, cafes, hotels)", "Note": "This goes BEYOND Microsoft Security Baseline", "ShieldsUp": { "description": "Block ALL incoming connections on Public profile, including allowed apps", "registry_path": "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SharedAccess\\Parameters\\FirewallPolicy\\PublicProfile", "value_name": "DoNotAllowExceptions", "enabled_value": 1, "disabled_value": 0, "profiles": { "Balanced": false, "Enterprise": false, "Maximum": true }, "warning": "When enabled, apps like Teams, Discord, Zoom cannot receive incoming calls on Public networks", "recommendation": "Enable only for maximum security (Maximum / air-gapped profile)" } }