Exchange software must be monitored for unauthorized changes.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
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- ID
- SV-234789r617308_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Update the EDSP.
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.
Use an approved DoD monitoring tool.