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Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-NET-000229

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  • The IDPS must block any prohibited mobile code at the enclave boundary when it is detected.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Mobile code is defined as software modules obtained from remote systems, transferred across a network, and then downloaded an...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000235

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  • The IDPS must fail to a secure state which maintains access control mechanisms when the IDPS hardware, software, or firmware fails on initialization/shutdown or experiences a sudden abort during normal operation.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Failure to a known safe state helps prevent systems from failing to a state that may cause loss of data or unauthorized acces...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000236

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    Group
  • In the event of a failure of the IDPS function, the IDPS must save diagnostic information, log system messages, and load the most current security policies, rules, and signatures when restarted.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Failure in a secure state address safety or security in accordance with the mission needs of the organization. Failure to a s...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000246

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    Group
  • The IDPS must automatically update malicious code protection mechanisms as new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management procedures.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Failing to update malicious code protection mechanisms, including application software files, signature definitions, and vend...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000248

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  • The IDPS must perform real-time monitoring of files from external sources at network entry/exit points.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Real-time monitoring of files from external sources at network entry/exit points helps to detect covert malicious code before...
    Rule Medium Severity

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