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XCCDF
Web Server Security Requirements Guide
SRG-APP-000219
The web server must restrict a consistent inbound source IP for the entire user session.
The web server must restrict a consistent inbound source IP for the entire user session.
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The web server must restrict a consistent inbound source IP for the entire user session.
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