The Solidcore Client Exception Rules must be documented in the organizations written policy.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>When exceptions are created for applications, it results in potential attack vectors. As such, exceptions should only be created with a full approval by the local ISSO/ISSM. The organization's entire written policy requires approval by the ISSO/ISSM/AO and is required to be under CAB/CCB oversight.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID: SV-213347r879759_rule
Severity: Medium
References: CCI-001774
Updated: 9 months ago

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the "Systems" tab.

Select "This Group and All Subgroups".
Select the asset.
Select "Actions".
Select "Agent".Select "Modify Policies on a Single System".

From the product pull-down list, select Solidcore 8.x: General.

For Windows Platforms, from the "Policy" column, select the policy associated with the Category "Exception Rules (Windows)" that is specific to the organization.

For MAC/Unix Platforms, from the "Policy" column, select the policy associated with the Category "Exception Rules (Unix)" that is specific to the organization.

Remove any exceptions which are not documented in the organization's written policy.

If any exceptions are required, follow the formal change and acceptance process to document the required exceptions in the organization's written policy.

The Solidcore Client Exception Rules must be documented in the organizations written policy.

Description

Remediation - Manual Procedure