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Administrative/maintenance ports are not being controlled by deactivating or physically disconnecting remote access devices when not in use.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-7996 | DSN18.11 | SV-8482r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Requirement: The IAO will ensure that serial management ports are controlled by deactivating or physically disconnecting access devices (i.e. modems or terminals) that are not in use. The disconnection of remote access devices when not being used will greatly reduce the risk of unauthorized access. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Defense Switched Network (DSN) STIG | 2015-08-11 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-7302r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Interview the IAO and/or SA to confirm compliance through discussion, review of site policy and procedures, diagrams, documentation, configuration files, logs, records, DAA/other approvals, etc as applicable |
| Fix Text (F-7571r1_fix) |
|---|
| Ensure that all remote access devices are deactivated or disconnected when not in use. |