The IDPS must protect against unauthorized physical connections across the boundary protections implemented at organizationally defined list of managed interfaces.

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The IDPS must protect against unauthorized physical connections across the boundary protections implemented at organizationally defined list of managed interfaces.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
SRG-NET-000309-IDPS-000204	SRG-NET-000309-IDPS-000204	SRG-NET-000309-IDPS-000204_rule		Medium

Description
Local access to the network can easily be accomplished by merely connecting a workstation or laptop to any available wall plate or a wireless connection to a nearby access point. Eliminating unauthorized access to the network is vital to maintaining a secured network.

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

Details

Check Text ( C-43363_chk )
Determine network monitoring using both a wired and a wireless IDS is in place, by asking the site representative. If the site does not have a WIDS installed, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-43363_fix)
Install and operate and IDPS and a WIDS on a continuous or periodic basis in a manner consistent with policy requirements.