The network element must ensure that detected unauthorized security-relevant configuration changes are tracked.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-27296	SRG-NET-000129	SV-34600r1_rule		Medium

Description
Uncoordinated or incorrect configuration changes to network components can potentially lead to network outages and possibly compromises. Centrally managing configuration changes for network elements can ensure they are done at the correct time and if necessary in synchronization with each other which can be vital for nodes that peer and require compatible configurations. Centralized configuration management also provides visibility and tracking of enterprise level activity promoting a sound configuration management procedure as well as an automatic mechanism to track detected unauthorized security-relevant configuration changes.

Description

Uncoordinated or incorrect configuration changes to network components can potentially lead to network outages and possibly compromises. Centrally managing configuration changes for network elements can ensure they are done at the correct time and if necessary in synchronization with each other which can be vital for nodes that peer and require compatible configurations. Centralized configuration management also provides visibility and tracking of enterprise level activity promoting a sound configuration management procedure as well as an automatic mechanism to track detected unauthorized security-relevant configuration changes.

STIG	Date
Network Security Requirements Guide	2011-12-28

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