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  • SRG-APP-000514-AU-002890

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  • Splunk Enterprise must be installed with FIPS mode enabled, to implement NIST FIPS 140-2 approved ciphers for all cryptographic functions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;FIPS 140-2 precludes the use of unvalidated cryptography for the cryptographic protection of sensitive or valuable data withi...
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  • SRG-APP-000148-AU-002270

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  • Splunk Enterprise must use organization level authentication to uniquely identify and authenticate users.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To ensure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, organizational users must be uniquely identified and authenticat...
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  • SRG-APP-000148-AU-002270

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  • Splunk Enterprise must have all local user accounts removed after implementing organizational level user management system, except for one emergency account of last resort.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;User accounts should use an organizational level authentication mechanism such as SAML, LDAP, AD, etc., to provide centralize...
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  • SRG-APP-000391-AU-002290

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  • Splunk Enterprise must use an SSO proxy service, F5 device, or SAML implementation to accept the DOD common access card (CAC) or other smart card credential for identity management, personal authentication, and multifactor authentication.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DOD has mandated the use...
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  • SRG-APP-000156-AU-002380

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  • Splunk Enterprise must use HTTPS/SSL for access to the user interface.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A replay attack may enable an unauthorized user to gain access to the application. Authentication sessions between the authen...
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  • SRG-APP-000439-AU-004310

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  • Splunk Enterprise must use SSL to protect the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted information.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without protection of the transmitted information, confidentiality and integrity may be compromised since unprotected communi...
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  • SRG-APP-000172-AU-002550

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  • Splunk Enterprise must use LDAPS for the LDAP connection.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are...
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  • SRG-APP-000125-AU-000300

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  • Splunk Enterprise must be configured to back up the log records repository at least every seven days onto a different system or system component other than the system or component being audited.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Protection of log data includes ensuring log data is not accidentally lost or deleted. Backing up log records to a different ...
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  • SRG-APP-000080-AU-000010

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  • Splunk Enterprise must be configured to protect the log data stored in the indexes from alteration.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without non-repudiation, it is impossible to positively attribute an action to an individual (or process acting on behalf of ...
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  • SRG-APP-000516-AU-000340

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  • Splunk Enterprise must use TCP for data transmission.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the UDP protocol is used for communication, then data packets that do not reach the server are not detected as a data loss...
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  • SRG-APP-000086-AU-000020

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  • Splunk Enterprise must be configured to aggregate log records from organization-defined devices and hosts within its scope of coverage.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the application is not configured to collate records based on the time when the events occurred, the ability to perform fo...
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  • SRG-APP-000090-AU-000070

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  • Splunk Enterprise must allow only the information system security manager (ISSM) (or individuals or roles appointed by the ISSM) to be assigned to the Power User role.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without restricting which roles and individuals can select which events are audited, unauthorized personnel may be able to pr...
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  • SRG-APP-000359-AU-000120

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  • Splunk Enterprise must be configured to send an immediate alert to the System Administrator (SA) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO) (at a minimum) when allocated log record storage volume reaches 75 percent of the repository maximum log record storage capacity.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If security personnel are not notified immediately upon storage volume utilization reaching 75 percent they are unable to pla...
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  • SRG-APP-000360-AU-000130

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  • Splunk Enterprise must notify the System Administrator (SA) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO) (at a minimum) of all audit failure events, such as loss of communications with hosts and devices, or if log records are no longer being received.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;It is critical for the appropriate personnel to be aware if a system is at risk of failing to process audit logs as required....
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  • SRG-APP-000361-AU-000140

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  • Splunk Enterprise must notify the System Administrator (SA) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) if communication with the host and devices within its scope of coverage is lost.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the system were to continue processing after audit failure, actions could be taken on the system that could not be tracked...
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  • SRG-APP-000516-AU-000350

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  • Splunk Enterprise must be configured to notify the System Administrator (SA) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO), at a minimum, when an attack is detected on multiple devices and hosts within its scope of coverage.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Detecting when multiple systems are showing anomalies can often indicate an attack. Notifying appropriate personnel can initi...
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  • SRG-APP-000166-AU-002490

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  • Splunk Enterprise must enforce password complexity for the account of last resort by requiring that at least one uppercase character be used.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, ...
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  • SRG-APP-000167-AU-002500

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  • Splunk Enterprise must enforce password complexity for the account of last resort by requiring that at least one lowercase character be used.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, ...
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  • SRG-APP-000168-AU-002510

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  • Splunk Enterprise must enforce password complexity for the account of last resort by requiring that at least one numeric character be used.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, ...
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  • SRG-APP-000164-AU-002480

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  • Splunk Enterprise must enforce a minimum 15-character password length for the account of last resort.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The shorter the password, the lower the number of possible combinations that need to be tested before the password is comprom...
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  • SRG-APP-000169-AU-002520

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  • Splunk Enterprise must enforce password complexity for the account of last resort by requiring that at least one special character be used.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, ...
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  • SRG-APP-000174-AU-002570

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  • Splunk Enterprise must enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction for the account of last resort.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked. Therefore, passwords need to be changed at specific intervals...
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  • SRG-APP-000165-AU-002580

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  • Splunk Enterprise must prohibit password reuse for a minimum of five generations for the account of last resort.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute...
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  • SRG-APP-000068-AU-000035

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  • Splunk Enterprise must display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner and accept user acknowledgement before granting access to the application.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of the DOD-approved use notification before granting access to the application ensures privacy and security notificat...
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  • SRG-APP-000427-AU-000040

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  • Splunk Enterprise must only allow the use of DOD-approved certificate authorities for cryptographic functions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Untrusted Certificate Authorities (CA) can issue certificates, but they may be issued by organizations or individuals that se...
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