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Riverbed NetProfiler Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured to implement cryptographic mechanisms using a FIPS 140-2/140-3 validated algorithm to protect the confidentiality and integrity of all cryptographic functions.

    <VulnDiscussion>If unsecured protocols (lacking cryptographic mechanisms) are used for sessions, the contents of those sessions will be susce...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000435-NDM-000315

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    Group
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured to protect against known types of denial-of-service (DOS) attacks by restricting web and SSH access to the appliance.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;DOS is a condition when a resource is not available for legitimate users. When this occurs, the organization either cannot ac...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured to use an authentication server to authenticate users prior to granting administrative access.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Centralized management of authentication settings increases the security of remote and nonlocal access methods. This control ...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000344

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    Group
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured to obtain its public key certificates from an appropriate certificate policy through an approved service provider.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;For user certificates, each organization obtains certificates from an approved, shared service provider, as required by OMB p...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000351

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    Group
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured to run 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-NDM-000340

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    Group
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured to conduct backups of system-level information and system documentation, including security-related documentation, when changes occur or weekly, whichever is sooner.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;System-level information includes default and customized settings and security attributes, including access control lists (AC...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000317-NDM-000282

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    Group
  • The network device must terminate shared/group account credentials when members leave the group.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A shared/group account credential is a shared form of authentication that allows multiple individuals to access the network d...
    Rule Medium Severity

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