Exchange software must be monitored for unauthorized changes.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Monitoring software files for changes against a baseline on a regular basis may help detect the possible introduction of malicious code on a system.
- ID
- SV-259701r1015279_rule
- Version
- EX19-MB-000197
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Update the EDSP to specify that the organization monitors system files on servers for unauthorized changes against a baseline on a weekly basis or verify that this information is documented by the organization.
Monitor the software files (e.g., *.exe, *.bat, *.com, *.cmd, and *.dll) on Exchange servers for unauthorized changes against a baseline on a weekly basis.
Note: This can be done with the use of various monitoring tools.