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Splunk Enterprise 7.x for Windows Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Splunk Enterprise must use HTTPS/SSL for access to the user interface.

    <VulnDiscussion>A replay attack may enable an unauthorized user to gain access to the application. Authentication sessions between the authen...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000439-AU-004310

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Splunk Enterprise must use SSL 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-000172-AU-002550

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Splunk Enterprise must use LDAPS for the LDAP connection.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are...
    Rule High Severity
  • Splunk Enterprise must be configured to back up the log records repository at least every seven days onto a different system or system component other than the system or component being audited.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Protection of log data includes ensuring log data is not accidentally lost or deleted. Backing up log records to a different ...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000080-AU-000010

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Splunk Enterprise must be configured to protect the log data stored in the indexes from alteration.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without non-repudiation, it is impossible to positively attribute an action to an individual (or process acting on behalf of ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000516-AU-000340

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Splunk Enterprise must use TCP for data transmission.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the UDP protocol is used for communication, then data packets that do not reach the server are not detected as a data loss...
    Rule Medium Severity

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