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The network element must be configured to perform real-time monitoring 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
V-34761 SRG-NET-000248-IDPS-NA SV-45685r1_rule Low
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 may be able to breach firewalls and access sensitive data by assuming the identity of authorized users. Real-time monitoring must be performed on files from external sources as they are downloaded and prior to being opened or executed. Monitoring of individual files is not the function of the IDPS, thus this requirement is not applicable.
STIG Date
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) Security Requirements Guide 2012-11-19

Details

Check Text ( C-43051r1_chk )
This requirement is NA for IDPS. No fix required.
Fix Text (F-39083r1_fix)
This requirement is NA for IDPS. No fix required.