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Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • 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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