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Splunk Enterprise 8.x for Linux Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000174-AU-002570

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Splunk Enterprise must be configured to enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked. Therefore, passwords need to be changed at specific intervals...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000165-AU-002580

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Splunk Enterprise must be configured to prohibit password reuse for a minimum of five generations.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000610-AU-000050

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Splunk Enterprise must use TLS 1.2 and SHA-2 or higher cryptographic algorithms.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without cryptographic integrity protections, information can be altered by unauthorized users without detection. To protect ...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000427-AU-000040

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Splunk Enterprise must only allow the use of DOD-approved certificate authorities for cryptographic functions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Untrusted Certificate Authorities (CA) can issue certificates, but they may be issued by organizations or individuals that se...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000439-AU-004310

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Splunk Enterprise 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-000391-AU-002290

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Splunk Enterprise must accept the DOD CAC or other PKI credential for 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 High Severity

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