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Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-NET-000043

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    Group
  • The publicly accessible VPN Gateway must display the Standard Mandatory DoD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the publicly accessible VPN gateway ensures...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000049

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    Group
  • The VPN Gateway must notify the user, upon successful logon (access), of the number of unsuccessful logon (access) attempts since the last successful logon (access).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Users need to be aware of activity that occurs regarding their account. Providing users with information regarding the number...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-NET-000053

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    Group
  • The VPN Gateway must limit the number of concurrent sessions for user accounts to 1 or to an organization-defined number.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;VPN gateway management includes the ability to control the number of users and user sessions that utilize a VPN gateway. Limi...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000062

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    Group
  • The remote access VPN Gateway must use a digital signature generated using FIPS-validated algorithms and an approved hash function to protect the integrity of TLS remote access sessions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without integrity protection, unauthorized changes may be made to the log files and reliable forensic analysis and discovery ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000063

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    Group
  • The VPN Gateway must be configured to use IPsec with SHA-2 at 384 bits or greater for hashing to protect the integrity of remote access sessions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without strong cryptographic integrity protections, information can be altered by unauthorized users without detection. SHA-...
    Rule Medium Severity

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