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Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000219

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  • SharePoint must implement an information system isolation boundary that minimizes the number of nonsecurity functions included within the boundary containing security functions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The information system isolates security functions from nonsecurity functions by means of an isolation boundary (implemented ...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000238

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  • SharePoint must implement security functions as a layered structure minimizing interactions between layers of the design and avoiding any dependence by lower layers on the functionality or correctness of higher layers.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The information system isolates security functions from nonsecurity functions by means of an isolation boundary (implemented ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000440

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  • SharePoint must employ cryptographic mechanisms preventing the unauthorized disclosure of information during transmission, unless the transmitted data is otherwise protected by alternative physical measures.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Preventing the disclosure of transmitted information requires that applications take measures to employ some form of cryptogr...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000340

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  • SharePoint must prevent non-privileged users from circumventing malicious code protection capabilities.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Malicious code protection software must be protected to prevent a non-privileged user or malicious piece of software from dis...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000179

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  • SharePoint must use mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module that meet the requirements of applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance for such authentication.

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

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