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Central Log Server Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000391

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Central Log Server must be configured to accept the DoD CAC credential to support identity management and personal 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-000392

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Central Log Server must be configured to electronically verify the DoD CAC credential.

    &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-000397

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • For locally created accounts in the application, the Central Log Server must be configured to allow the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without providing this capability, an account may be created without a password. Non-repudiation cannot be guaranteed once an...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000439

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Central Log Server must be configured to protect the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted information.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without protection of the transmitted information, confidentiality and integrity may be compromised since unprotected communi...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000514

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Central Log Server must implement NIST FIPS-validated cryptography for the following: to provision digital signatures; to generate cryptographic hashes; and/or to protect unclassified information requiring confidentiality and cryptographic protection.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;FIPS 140-2 precludes the use of unvalidated cryptography for the cryptographic protection of sensitive or valuable data withi...
    Rule High Severity

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