The IDPS must implement host-based boundary protection mechanisms.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
SRG-NET-000196-IDPS-NA	SRG-NET-000196-IDPS-NA	SRG-NET-000196-IDPS-NA_rule		Medium

Description
The network element, dependent on the underlying operating system, is at greater risk due to software vulnerabilities and access capabilities. It is critical these devices have host-based IDS and firewalls installed and implemented to provide additional security for the network component.

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

Details

Check Text ( C-43361_chk )
This requirement does not apply to IDPS.

Fix Text (F-43361_fix)
Not applicable for IDPS. No fix required.