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Compliance Guardian must control remote access methods.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Remote access applications (such as those providing remote access to network devices and information systems) which lack automated control capabilities, increase risk, and make remote user access management difficult at best. Remote access is access to DOD nonpublic information systems by an authorized user (or an information system) communicating through an external, nonorganization-controlled network. Remote access methods include dial-up, broadband, and wireless. Remote access applications must be capable of taking enforcement action if the audit reveals unauthorized activity. Automated control of remote access sessions allows organizations to ensure ongoing compliance with remote access policies by enforcing connection rules of remote access applications on a variety of information system components (e.g., servers, workstations, notebook computers, smartphones, and tablets).</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-256845r890145_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

If needed configure the Compliance Guardian Manager to restrict inbound connections from nonsecure zones.
- Log on to Compliance Guardian as admin account.
- On the Control Panel page in the System Configuration section, click "General Settings". 
- Select "Security - System Security Policy".
- Navigate to "Specify network security settings".
- Select "Enable Network Security" option.