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VMware NSX 4.x Tier-0 Gateway Router Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The NSX Tier-0 Gateway router must be configured to have the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service disabled if not in use.

    A compromised router introduces risk to the entire network infrastructure, as well as data resources that are accessible via the network. The perimeter defense has no oversight or control of attack...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-NET-000168-RTR-000077

    Group
  • The NSX Tier-0 Gateway router must be configured to use encryption for Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol authentication.

    A rogue router could send a fictitious routing update to convince a site's perimeter router to send traffic to an incorrect or even a rogue destination. This diverted traffic could be analyzed to l...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-NET-000205-RTR-000014

    Group
  • SRG-NET-000230-RTR-000001

    Group

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