Application software used to detect the presence of unauthorized software must employ automated detection mechanisms and notify designated organizational officials in accordance with the organization-defined frequency.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-27125	SRG-APP-000189	SV-34422r1_rule		Medium

Description
Scanning software is purpose built to check for vulnerabilities in the information system and hosted applications and is also used to enumerate platforms, software flaws, and improper configurations. Organizations are required to scan for vulnerabilities in information systems and hosted applications on an organization defined frequency and/or randomly in accordance with an organization defined process. Scanning software includes the capability to scan for specific functions, applications, ports, protocols, and services that should not be accessible to users or devices and for improperly configured or incorrectly operating information flow mechanisms.

Description

Scanning software is purpose built to check for vulnerabilities in the information system and hosted applications and is also used to enumerate platforms, software flaws, and improper configurations. Organizations are required to scan for vulnerabilities in information systems and hosted applications on an organization defined frequency and/or randomly in accordance with an organization defined process. Scanning software includes the capability to scan for specific functions, applications, ports, protocols, and services that should not be accessible to users or devices and for improperly configured or incorrectly operating information flow mechanisms.

STIG	Date
Application Security Requirements Guide	2011-12-28

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