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Cisco IOS Switch RTR Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The Cisco perimeter switch must be configured to deny network traffic by default and allow network traffic by exception.

    A deny-all, permit-by-exception network communications traffic policy ensures that only connections that are essential and approved are allowed. This requirement applies to both inbound and outbo...
    Rule High Severity
  • The Cisco perimeter switch must be configured to only allow incoming communications from authorized sources to be routed to authorized destinations.

    Unrestricted traffic may contain malicious traffic that poses a threat to an enclave or to other connected networks. Additionally, unrestricted traffic may transit a network, which uses bandwidth a...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • The Cisco perimeter switch must be configured to filter traffic destined to the enclave in accordance with the guidelines contained in DoD Instruction 8551.1.

    Vulnerability assessments must be reviewed by the System Administrator, and protocols must be approved by the Information Assurance (IA) staff before entering the enclave. Access control lists (A...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • The Cisco perimeter switch must be configured to filter ingress traffic at the external interface on an inbound direction.

    Access lists are used to separate data traffic into that which it will route (permitted packets) and that which it will not route (denied packets). Secure configuration of switches makes use of acc...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • The Cisco perimeter switch must be configured to filter egress traffic at the internal interface on an inbound direction.

    Access lists are used to separate data traffic into that which it will route (permitted packets) and that which it will not route (denied packets). Secure configuration of switches makes use of acc...
    Rule Medium Severity

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