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Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000516

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SharePoint must reject or delay, as defined by the organization, network traffic generated above configurable traffic volume thresholds.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;It is critical when a system is at risk of failing to process audit logs as required; actions are automatically taken to miti...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000112

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SharePoint must prevent the execution of prohibited mobile code.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Decisions regarding the utilization of mobile code within organizational information systems need to include evaluations that...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000156

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SharePoint must use replay-resistant authentication mechanisms for network access to privileged accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;An authentication process resists replay attacks if it is impractical to achieve a successful authentication by recording and...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000180

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SharePoint must uniquely identify and authenticate non-organizational users (or processes acting on behalf of non-organizational users).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Non-organizational users include all information system users other than organizational users, which include organizational e...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000179

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SharePoint must implement required cryptographic protections using cryptographic modules complying with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Certain encryption types are no longer considered secure. This setting configures a minimum encryption type for SharePoint. D...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000514

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SharePoint must employ NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Certain encryption types are no longer considered secure. This setting configures a minimum encryption type for SharePoint. D...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000555

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SharePoint must employ FIPS-validated cryptography to protect unclassified information when such information must be separated from individuals who have the necessary clearances yet lack the necessary access approvals.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Certain encryption types are no longer considered secure. This setting configures a minimum encryption type for SharePoint. D...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000219

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SharePoint must ensure authentication of both client and server during the entire session. An example of this is SSL Mutual Authentication.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;This control focuses on communications protection at the session, versus packet level. At the application layer, session IDs...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000220

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SharePoint must terminate user sessions upon user logoff, and when idle time limit is exceeded.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;This requirement focuses on communications protection at the application session, versus network packet level. Session IDs a...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000441

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SharePoint must maintain the confidentiality of information during aggregation, packaging, and transformation in preparation for transmission. When transmitting data, applications need to leverage transmission protection mechanisms such as TLS, SSL VPNs, or IPSec.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Preventing the disclosure of transmitted information requires that applications take measures to employ some form of cryptogr...
    Rule High Severity

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