The layer 2 switch must provide the capability for authorized users to remotely view, in real time, all content related to an established user session from a component separate from the layer 2 switch.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-206652	SRG-NET-000332-L2S-000002	SV-206652r383365_rule		Medium

Description

Without the capability to remotely view/hear all content related to a user session, investigations into suspicious user activity would be hampered. Real-time monitoring allows authorized personnel to take action before additional damage is done. The ability to observe user sessions as they are happening allows for interceding in ongoing events that after-the-fact review of captured content would not allow.

STIG	Date
Layer 2 Switch Security Requirements Guide	2021-05-17

Details

Check Text ( C-6910r298386_chk )
Verify that the switch is capable of capturing ingress and egress packets from any designated switch port for the purpose of remotely monitoring a specific user session. If the switch is not capable of capturing ingress and egress packets from a designated switch port for the purpose of remotely monitoring a specific user session, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-6910r298387_fix)
Enable the feature or configure the switch so that it is capable of capturing ingress and egress packets from any designated switch port for the purpose of monitoring a specific user session.