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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 use redundant Syslog servers that are configured on a different system than the NetProfiler appliance.

    <VulnDiscussion>Information stored in one location is vulnerable to accidental or incidental deletion or alteration. Offloading is a common ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000336

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SRG-APP-000026-NDM-000208

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured to prohibit the use of all unnecessary and/or nonsecure functions, ports, protocols, and/or services.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To prevent unauthorized connection of devices, unauthorized transfer of information, or unauthorized tunneling (i.e., embeddi...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000148-NDM-000346

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured to automatically generate DOD-required audit records with sufficient information to support incident reporting to a central log server.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Auditing can be disabled in the NetProfiler. The aggregation of log data kept on a syslog server can be used to detect attack...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000065-NDM-000214

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts, after which time it must block any login attempt for 30 minutes, at a minimum.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;By limiting the number of failed login attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000068-NDM-000215

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured to display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the device.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of the DOD-approved use notification before granting access to the network device ensures privacy and security notifi...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000069-NDM-000216

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured to retain the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner on the screen until the administrator acknowledges the usage conditions and takes explicit actions to log on for further access.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The administrator must acknowledge the banner prior to the device allowing the administrator access to the network device. Th...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000080-NDM-000345

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must change the default admin credentials so they do not use the default manufacturer passwords when deployed.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Network devices not protected with strong password schemes provide the opportunity for anyone to crack the password and gain ...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000142-NDM-000245

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured with only one local account to be used as the account of last resort in the event the authentication server is unavailable.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Authentication for administrative (privileged-level) access to the device is required at all times. An account can be created...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000153-NDM-000249

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured to authenticate each administrator prior to authorizing privileges based on roles.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The lack of role-based access control could result in the immediate compromise of and unauthorized access to sensitive inform...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000164-NDM-000252

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured to enforce a minimum 15-character password length.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute...
    Rule Medium Severity

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