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IBM Aspera Platform 4.2 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The IBM Aspera Console private/secret cryptographic keys file must be group-owned by root to prevent unauthorized read access.

    <VulnDiscussion>Private key data is used to prove that the entity presenting a public key certificate is the certificate's rightful owner. Co...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062

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  • SRG-NET-000333-ALG-000049

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  • IBM Aspera Console must enforce password complexity by requiring at least fifteen characters, with at least one upper case letter, one lower case letter, one number, and one symbol.

    &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
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  • The IBM Aspera Platform must be configured to support centralized management and configuration.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without the ability to centrally manage the content captured in the audit records, identification, troubleshooting, and corre...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-NET-000131-ALG-000085

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  • The IBM Aspera Platform must not have unnecessary services and functions enabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions (capabilities or processes) and services. Some of th...
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  • SRG-NET-000339-ALG-000090

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  • IBM Aspera Console 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 ...
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  • SRG-NET-000098-ALG-000056

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  • The IBM Aspera Console must protect audit information from unauthorized read access.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Auditing and logging are key components of any security architecture. Logging the actions of specific events provides a means...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-NET-000101-ALG-000059

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  • SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062

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  • IBM Aspera Console 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...
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  • SRG-NET-000053-ALG-000001

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  • IBM Aspera Faspex 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 network ensures privacy and security no...
    Rule Low Severity
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  • The IBM Aspera Console must protect audit tools from unauthorized access.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Protecting audit data also includes identifying and protecting the tools used to view and manipulate log data. Therefore, pro...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-NET-000138-ALG-000063

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  • IBM Aspera Console must be configured with a preestablished trust relationship and mechanisms with appropriate authorities (e.g., Active Directory or AAA server) which validate 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...
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  • SRG-NET-000062-ALG-000011

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  • The IBM Aspera Console 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
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  • SRG-NET-000213-ALG-000107

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
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  • IBM Aspera Console 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
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  • SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062

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  • SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062

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  • IBM Aspera Console must prevent concurrent logins for all accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Limiting the number of current sessions per user is helpful in limiting risks related to DoS attacks. This requirement addre...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062

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  • IBM Aspera Console passwords must be prohibited from reuse for a minimum of five generations.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062

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  • IBM Aspera Console 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
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  • SRG-NET-000132-ALG-000087

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  • The IBM Aspera Console must be configured to prohibit or restrict the use of functions, ports, protocols, and/or services, as defined in the PPSM CAL and vulnerability assessments.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;In order to prevent unauthorized connection of devices, unauthorized transfer of information, or unauthorized tunneling (i.e....
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-NET-000063-ALG-000012

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  • The IBM Aspera Console must be configured to use NIST FIPS-validated cryptography to protect the integrity of file transfers.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without cryptographic integrity protections, information can be altered by unauthorized users without detection. Remote acce...
    Rule High Severity
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  • SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062

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  • SRG-NET-000063-ALG-000012

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  • The IBM Aspera Console private/secret cryptographic keys file must be owned by root to prevent unauthorized read access.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Private key data is used to prove that the entity presenting a public key certificate is the certificate's rightful owner. Co...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
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  • The IBM Aspera Console private/secret cryptographic keys file must have a mode of 0600 or less permissive to prevent unauthorized read access.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Private key data is used to prove that the entity presenting a public key certificate is the certificate's rightful owner. Co...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-NET-000102-ALG-000060

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  • The IBM Aspera Console feature audit tools must be protected from unauthorized modification or deletion.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Protecting audit data also includes identifying and protecting the tools used to view and manipulate log data. Therefore, pro...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-NET-000213-ALG-000107

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
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  • IBM Aspera Faspex 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
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  • SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
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  • The IBM Aspera Faspex private/secret cryptographic keys file must have a mode of 0600 or less permissive to prevent unauthorized read access.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Private key data is used to prove that the entity presenting a public key certificate is the certificate's rightful owner. Co...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
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  • IBM Aspera Faspex must allow the use of a temporary password for logins with an immediate change to a permanent password.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without providing this capability, an account may be created without a password. Non-repudiation cannot be guaranteed once an...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-NET-000041-ALG-000022

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  • IBM Aspera Faspex must disable account identifiers after 35 days of inactivity.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Inactive identifiers pose a risk to systems and applications because attackers may exploit an inactive identifier and potenti...
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  • SRG-NET-000339-ALG-000090

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