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Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000516

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  • The network device must be running an operating system release that is currently supported by the vendor.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Network devices running an unsupported operating system lack current security fixes required to mitigate the risks associated...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000516

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    Group
  • The network device must be configured in accordance with the security configuration settings based on DoD security configuration or implementation guidance, including STIGs, NSA configuration guides, CTOs, and DTMs.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the network device to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensures ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000149

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    Group
  • The network device must be configured to use DoD PKI as multi-factor authentication (MFA) for interactive logins.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is when two or more factors are used to confirm the identity of an individual who is reques...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000175

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    Group
  • The network device must be configured to use DoD approved OCSP responders or CRLs to validate certificates used for PKI-based authentication.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Once issued by a DoD certificate authority (CA), public key infrastructure (PKI) certificates are typically valid for 3 years...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000177

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  • The network device, for PKI-based authentication, must be configured to map validated certificates to unique user accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without mapping the PKI certificate to a unique user account, the ability to determine the identities of individuals or the s...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000457

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    Group
  • The application must install security-relevant firmware updates within the time period directed by an authoritative source (e.g. IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Security flaws with firmware are discovered daily. Vendors are constantly updating and patching their products to address new...
    Rule Medium Severity

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