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Forescout Network Access Control Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Forescout must generate a log record when the client machine fails policy assessment because required security software is missing or has been deleted. This is required for compliance with C2C Step 1.

    <VulnDiscussion>Generating log records with regard to modules and policies is an important part of maintaining proper cyber hygiene. Keeping ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000336-NAC-001390

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    Group
  • Forescout must be configured with a secondary log server, in case the primary log is unreachable. This is required for compliance with C2C Step 1.

    &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-000512-NAC-002310

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    Group
  • Forescout must deny network connection for endpoints that cannot be authenticated using an approved method. This is required for compliance with C2C Step 4.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without identifying devices, unidentified or unknown devices may be introduced, thereby facilitating malicious activity. Iden...
    Rule Medium Severity

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