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Splunk Enterprise 7.x for Windows Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Splunk Enterprise must have all local user accounts removed after implementing organizational level user management system, except for one emergency account of last resort.

    <VulnDiscussion>User accounts should use an organizational level authentication mechanism such as SAML, LDAP, AD, etc., to provide centralize...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000391-AU-002290

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    Group
  • Splunk Enterprise must use an SSO proxy service, F5 device, or SAML implementation to accept the DoD CAC or other smart card credential for identity management, personal authentication, and multifactor authentication.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DoD has mandated the use...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000156-AU-002380

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    Group
  • Splunk Enterprise must use HTTPS/SSL for access to the user interface.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A replay attack may enable an unauthorized user to gain access to the application. Authentication sessions between the authen...
    Rule Medium Severity

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