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ForeScout CounterACT ALG Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-NET-000041-ALG-000022

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  • If user authentication services are provided, CounterACT must be configured with a pre-established trust relationship and mechanisms with a central directory service that validates user account access authorizations and privileges.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;User account and privilege validation must be centralized in order to prevent unauthorized access using changed or revoked pr...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000138-ALG-000089

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  • If user authentication services are provided, CounterACT must restrict user authentication traffic to specific authentication server(s).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;User authentication can be used as part of the policy filtering rule sets. Some URLs or network resources can be restricted t...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • CounterACT, when providing user access control intermediary services, must display the Standard Mandatory DoD-approved Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the network.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the network ensures privacy and security no...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000042-ALG-000023

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  • CounterACT, when providing user access control intermediary services, must retain the Standard Mandatory DoD-approved Notice and Consent Banner on the screen until users acknowledge the usage conditions and take explicit actions to log on for further access.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The banner must be acknowledged by the user prior to allowing the user access to the network. This provides assurance that th...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-NET-000043-ALG-000024

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  • CounterACT, when providing user access control intermediary services for publicly accessible applications, must display the Standard Mandatory DoD-approved Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the publicly accessible network element ens...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000088-ALG-000054

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  • CounterACT must send an alert to, at a minimum, the ISSO and SCA when an audit processing failure occurs.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;It is critical for the appropriate personnel to be aware if a system is at risk of failing to process audit logs as required....
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000138-ALG-000088

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  • SRG-NET-000147-ALG-000095

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  • CounterACT, when providing user authentication intermediary services, must implement replay-resistant authentication mechanisms for network access to non-privileged accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A replay attack may enable an unauthorized user to gain access to the application. Authentication sessions between the authen...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000334-ALG-000050

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  • CounterACT must off-load audit records onto a centralized log server.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Information stored in one location is vulnerable to accidental or incidental deletion or alteration. Off-loading is a common...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000337-ALG-000096

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  • CounterACT, when providing user authentication intermediary services, must require users to reauthenticate when organization-defined circumstances or situations require reauthentication.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without reauthentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. In addition ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000339-ALG-000090

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  • CounterACT, when providing user authentication intermediary services, must implement multifactor authentication for remote access to non-privileged accounts such that one of the factors is provided by a device separate from the system gaining access.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;For remote access to non-privileged accounts, the purpose of requiring a device that is separate from the information system ...
    Rule Medium Severity

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