The network element must implement automatic safeguards and countermeasures if security functions or mechanisms are changed inappropriately.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-27289	SRG-NET-000124	SV-34592r1_rule		Medium

Description

Changes to any software components of the network element can have significant effects on the overall security of the network. Therefore, only qualified and authorized individuals should be allowed administrative access to the network element for implementing any changes or upgrades. In order to ensure a prompt response to unauthorized changes to network element security functions, the organizations may define safeguards the device shall undertake in the event these changes occur.

STIG	Date
Network Security Requirements Guide	2011-12-28

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