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Layer 2 Switch Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-NET-000193

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  • The layer 2 switch must manage excess bandwidth to limit the effects of packet flooding types of denial of service (DoS) attacks.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Denial of service is a condition when a resource is not available for legitimate users. Packet flooding DDoS attacks are refe...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000235

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  • The layer 2 switch must be configured to fail securely in the event of an operational failure.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the switch fails in an unsecure manner (open), unauthorized traffic originating externally to the enclave may enter or the...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000331

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    Group

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