The IDPS must not have unnecessary services and capabilities enabled.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
SRG-NET-000131-IDPS-000123	SRG-NET-000131-IDPS-000123	SRG-NET-000131-IDPS-000123_rule		Medium

Description
A compromised IDPS introduces risk to the entire network infrastructure as well as data resources that are accessible via the network. The perimeter defense has no oversight or control of attacks by malicious users within the network. The perimeter defense has no oversight or control of attacks by malicious users within the network. Prevention of network breaches from within the network requires a comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy, including security all devices connecting to the network. This is accomplished by following and implementing all security guidance applicable for each node type. A fundamental step in securing each IDPS is to only enable the services and capabilities required for operation.

Description

A compromised IDPS introduces risk to the entire network infrastructure as well as data resources that are accessible via the network. The perimeter defense has no oversight or control of attacks by malicious users within the network. The perimeter defense has no oversight or control of attacks by malicious users within the network. Prevention of network breaches from within the network requires a comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy, including security all devices connecting to the network. This is accomplished by following and implementing all security guidance applicable for each node type. A fundamental step in securing each IDPS is to only enable the services and capabilities required for operation.

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

Details

Check Text ( C-43254_chk )
Obtain a list of required ports and services needed to operate the IDPS sensors from the vendor documentation. View the configuration of the system. Verify ports and services that are not needed (e.g., TELNET and FTP) are disabled. If unnecessary services and capabilities are enabled, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-43254_fix)
Disable unneeded ports and protocols.