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Storage Area Network STIG

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The SAN is not configured to use FIPS 140-1/2 validated encryption algorithm to protect management-to-fabric communications.

    <VulnDiscussion>The communication between the SAN management consol and the SAN fabric carries sensitive privileged configuration data. This...
    Rule Low Severity
  • Password SAN Management Console and Ports

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • All SAN management consoles and ports are not password protected.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without password protection malicious users can create a denial of service by disrupting the SAN or allow the compromise of s...
    Rule High Severity
  • Default SAN Management Software Password

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The SAN fabric zoning lists are not based on a policy of Deny-by-Default with blocks on all services and protocols not required on the given port or by the site.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;By using the Deny-by-Default based policy, any service or protocol not required by a port and overlooked in the zoning list w...
    Rule High Severity
  • Logging Failed Access to Port, Protocols, Services

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Attempts to access ports, protocols, or services that are denied are not logged..

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Logging or auditing of failed access attempts is a necessary component for the forensic investigation of security incidents. ...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SNMP usage and configuration.

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used and it is not configured in accordance with the guidance contained in the Network Infrastructure STIG.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;There are vulnerabilities in some implementations and some configurations of SNMP. Therefore if SNMP is used the guidelines ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Authorized IP Addresses allowed for SNMP

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group

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