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Layer 2 Switch Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-NET-000512

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  • SRG-NET-000131

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  • The layer 2 switch must be configured to disable non-essential capabilities.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A compromised switch introduces risk to the entire network infrastructure as well as data resources that are accessible via t...
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  • SRG-NET-000148

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  • The layer 2 switch must uniquely identify all network-connected endpoint devices before establishing any connection.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Controlling LAN access via 802.1x authentication can assist in preventing a malicious user from connecting an unauthorized PC...
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  • SRG-NET-000168

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  • The layer 2 switch must authenticate all VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) messages with a hash function using the most secured cryptographic algorithm available.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) provides central management of VLAN domains, thus reducing administration in a switched network. Wh...
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  • SRG-NET-000193

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  • The layer 2 switch must manage excess bandwidth to limit the effects of packet flooding types of denial of service (DoS) attacks.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Denial of service is a condition when a resource is not available for legitimate users. Packet flooding DDoS attacks are refe...
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  • SRG-NET-000235

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  • The layer 2 switch must have DHCP snooping for all user VLANs to validate DHCP messages from untrusted sources.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;In an enterprise network, devices under administrative control are trusted sources. These devices include the switches, route...
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  • SRG-NET-000362

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  • The layer 2 switch must have IP Source Guard enabled on all user-facing or untrusted access switch ports.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;IP Source Guard provides source IP address filtering on a Layer 2 port to prevent a malicious host from impersonating a legit...
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  • The layer 2 switch must be configured to fail securely in the event of an operational failure.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the switch fails in an unsecure manner (open), unauthorized traffic originating externally to the enclave may enter or the...
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  • SRG-NET-000331

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  • The layer 2 switch must provide the capability for authorized users to select a user session to capture.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without the capability to select a user session to capture/record or view/hear, investigations into suspicious or harmful eve...
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  • SRG-NET-000332

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  • The layer 2 switch must provide the capability for authorized users to remotely view, in real time, all content related to an established user session from a component separate from the layer 2 switch.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without the capability to remotely view/hear all content related to a user session, investigations into suspicious user activ...
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  • SRG-NET-000343

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  • The layer 2 switch must authenticate all network-connected endpoint devices before establishing any connection.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without authenticating devices, unidentified or unknown devices may be introduced, thereby facilitating malicious activity. ...
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