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Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-NET-000099

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The VPN Gateway log must protect audit information from unauthorized modification when stored locally.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If audit data were to become compromised, then forensic analysis and discovery of the true source of potentially malicious sy...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000100

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The VPN Gateway must protect audit information from unauthorized deletion when stored locally.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If audit data were to become compromised, then forensic analysis and discovery of the true source of potentially malicious sy...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000132

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The VPN Gateway must be configured to prohibit the use of all unnecessary and/or nonsecure functions, ports, protocols, and/or services, as defined in the PPSM CAL and vulnerability assessments.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;In order to prevent unauthorized connection of devices, unauthorized transfer of information, or unauthorized tunneling (i.e....
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000132

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The IPsec VPN Gateway must use IKEv2 for IPsec VPN security associations.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;In order to prevent unauthorized connection of devices, unauthorized transfer of information, or unauthorized tunneling (i.e....
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000132

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Remote Access VPN Gateway must be configured to prohibit Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and L2F.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The PPTP and L2F are obsolete method for implementing virtual private networks. Both protocols may be easy to use and readily...
    Rule Medium Severity

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