The Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS) software and signatures must be updated when updates are provided by the vendor.

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The Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS) software and signatures must be updated when updates are provided by the vendor.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-8080	NET-IDPS-035	SV-8566r2_rule		Low

Description
Keeping the IDPS software updated with the latest engine and attack signatures will allow for the IDPS to detect all forms of known attacks. Not maintaining the IDPS properly could allow for attacks to go unnoticed.

STIG	Date
Network Infrastructure Policy Security Technical Implementation Guide	2016-12-22

Details

Check Text ( C-7461r2_chk )
Interview the ISSO and the IDPS administrator. Have the IDPS administrator display update notifications that have been received, the build number or patch level, then search the vendor’s vulnerability database for current release and patch level. If software and signatures are not updated when updates are provided by the vendor, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-7655r3_fix)
Have the IDPS administrator subscribe to the X-press notification or similar service offered by the vendor. Ensure the IDPS software is updated when software is available either by DISA or the vendor for security related distributions.