SNMP messages are stored for a minimum of 30 days and then archived.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-17857	NET1734	SV-19132r1_rule	ECSC-1	Low

Description
The SNMP manager provides the interface between the network management personnel and the managed network. On the other hand, the SNMP agent provides the interface between the manager and the device being managed. The manager is the collector of alarm information via SNMP traps as well as statistical and historical management information retrieved by polling the agents within the managed network. This information is vital for real time monitoring and alarm management as well as for strategic planning and performance management.

Description

The SNMP manager provides the interface between the network management personnel and the managed network. On the other hand, the SNMP agent provides the interface between the manager and the device being managed. The manager is the collector of alarm information via SNMP traps as well as statistical and historical management information retrieved by polling the agents within the managed network. This information is vital for real time monitoring and alarm management as well as for strategic planning and performance management.

STIG	Date
Network Devices Security Technical Implementation Guide	2013-10-08

Details

Check Text ( C-19359r1_chk )
Review network management station configuration to determine if SNMP messages are stored for a minimum of 30 days and then archived. Interview the network administrator to verify if they are stored offline for a minimum of one year.

Fix Text (F-17795r1_fix)
Configure the SNMP manager to store SNMP messages for a minimum of 30 days and then stored offline for one year.