The network element must employ automated mechanisms to centrally manage configuration settings.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
SRG-NET-000125-FW-NA	SRG-NET-000125-FW-NA	SRG-NET-000125-FW-NA_rule		Medium

Description
Uncoordinated or incorrect configuration changes to network components can potentially lead to network outages and possibly compromises. Centrally managing configuration changes for the firewall can ensure they are done at the correct time and, if necessary, in synchronization with each other which, can be vital for nodes that peer and require compatible configurations. Centralized configuration management also provides visibility and tracking of enterprise level activity, promoting a sound configuration management procedure as well as an aid for troubleshooting network problems. Centralized mechanisms for configuration management are not a function of the firewall.

Description

Uncoordinated or incorrect configuration changes to network components can potentially lead to network outages and possibly compromises. Centrally managing configuration changes for the firewall can ensure they are done at the correct time and, if necessary, in synchronization with each other which, can be vital for nodes that peer and require compatible configurations. Centralized configuration management also provides visibility and tracking of enterprise level activity, promoting a sound configuration management procedure as well as an aid for troubleshooting network problems. Centralized mechanisms for configuration management are not a function of the firewall.

STIG	Date
Firewall Security Requirements Guide	2012-12-10

Details

Check Text ( C-SRG-NET-000125-FW-NA_chk )
This requirement is NA for firewall. No fix required.

Fix Text (F-SRG-NET-000125-FW-NA_fix)
This requirement is NA for firewall. No fix required.