Communications between Forescout endpoint agent and the switch must transmit access authorization information via a protected path using a cryptographic mechanism.

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Communications between Forescout endpoint agent and the switch must transmit access authorization information via a protected path using a cryptographic mechanism.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-233334	FORE-NC-000290	SV-233334r611394_rule		Medium

Description
Forescout solution assesses the compliance posture of each client and returns an access decision based on configured security policy. The communications associated with this traffic must be protected from alteration and spoofing attacks so unauthorized devices do not gain access to the network.

STIG	Date
Forescout Network Access Control Security Technical Implementation Guide	2020-12-11

Details

Check Text ( C-36529r605705_chk )
Verify both ends are configured for secure communications between the NAC and NAC agent. If communication between the NAC and NAC agent does not use an encrypted method for protecting posture information transmitted between the devices, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-36494r605706_fix)
Log on to the Forescout UI. 1. Select Tools >> Option >> HPS Inspection Engine >> SecureConnector. 2. In the Client-Server Connection, check the Minimum Supported TLS Version is set to TLS version 1.2.