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IBM Aspera Platform 4.2 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-NET-000015-ALG-000016

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  • The IBM Aspera Faspex Server must restrict users read, write, and browse permissions by default.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Successful authentication must not automatically give an entity access to an asset or security boundary. The lack of authoriz...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000213-ALG-000107

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    Group
  • The IBM Aspera Shares interactive session must be terminated after 10 minutes of inactivity for non-privileged and privileged sessions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Terminating an idle session within a short time period reduces the window of opportunity for unauthorized personnel to take c...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000041-ALG-000022

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  • IBM Aspera Shares must be configured to 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 Low Severity
  • SRG-NET-000339-ALG-000090

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    Group
  • IBM Aspera Shares 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
  • SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062

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  • IBM Aspera Shares must lock accounts after three unsuccessful login attempts within a 15-minute timeframe.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;By limiting the number of failed login attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062

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  • SRG-NET-000062-ALG-000011

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  • IBM Aspera Shares must require password complexity features to be enabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000169-ALG-000102

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    Group
  • IBM Aspera Shares must uniquely identify and authenticate non-organizational users (or processes acting on behalf of non-organizational users).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Lack of authentication enables anyone to gain access to the network or possibly a network element that provides opportunity f...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062

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    Group
  • IBM Aspera Shares user account passwords must have a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked. Therefore, passwords need to be changed periodically. If the ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000062-ALG-000011

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  • The IBM Aspera Shares feature must be configured to use encryption services that implement NIST FIPS-validated cryptography to protect the confidentiality of remote access sessions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without confidentiality protection mechanisms, unauthorized individuals may gain access to sensitive information via a remote...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-NET-000132-ALG-000087

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    Group

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