The IDPS must employ automated mechanisms to centrally apply configuration settings.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
SRG-NET-000126-IDPS-000118	SRG-NET-000126-IDPS-000118	SRG-NET-000126-IDPS-000118_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 IDPS 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.

Description

Uncoordinated or incorrect configuration changes to network components can potentially lead to network outages and possibly compromises. Centrally managing configuration changes for the IDPS 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.

STIG	Date
IDPS Security Requirements Guide (SRG)	2012-03-08

Details

Check Text ( C-43249_chk )
Verify a management console is installed which provides central configuration of sensors, load balances, and other IDPS components. Verify system administrators can connect to the sensors from the central management console. If automated mechanisms to centrally apply configuration settings are not used, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-43249_fix)
Install and configure a management console on the management network.