The IDPS must be configured to perform real-time scans of files from external sources as they are downloaded and prior to being opened or executed

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
SRG-NET-000248-IDPS-NA	SRG-NET-000248-IDPS-NA	SRG-NET-000248-IDPS-NA_rule		Medium

Description
Malicious code includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware. The code provides the ability for a malicious user to read from and write to files and folders on a computer's hard drive. They also have the ability to run and attach programs, which provides a high risk potential for the distribution of malicious mobile code. Many of these are not detected by anti-virus software or even host intrusion detection systems. Once they have residency within the network, unauthorized users are able to breach firewalls and access sensitive data by assuming the identity of authorized users. Real-time scans must be performed on files from external sources as they are downloaded and prior to being opened or executed.

Description

Malicious code includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware. The code provides the ability for a malicious user to read from and write to files and folders on a computer's hard drive. They also have the ability to run and attach programs, which provides a high risk potential for the distribution of malicious mobile code. Many of these are not detected by anti-virus software or even host intrusion detection systems. Once they have residency within the network, unauthorized users are able to breach firewalls and access sensitive data by assuming the identity of authorized users. Real-time scans must be performed on files from external sources as they are downloaded and prior to being opened or executed.

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

Details

Check Text ( C-43399_chk )
This requirement does not apply to IDPS.

Fix Text (F-43399_fix)
Not applicable for IDPS. No fix required.