The network element must connect to external networks only through managed interfaces consisting of boundary protection devices arranged in accordance with an organizational security architecture.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-27428	SRG-NET-000206	SV-34737r1_rule		Medium

Description
The firewall will build a state to allow return traffic for all initiated traffic that was allowed outbound. Monitoring and filtering the outbound traffic adds a layer of protection to the enclave, in addition to being a good Internet citizen by preventing your network from being used as an attack base. All network elements must be configured to ensure all traffic is forwarded through the perimeter security infrastructure when sending traffic to external destinations.

Description

The firewall will build a state to allow return traffic for all initiated traffic that was allowed outbound. Monitoring and filtering the outbound traffic adds a layer of protection to the enclave, in addition to being a good Internet citizen by preventing your network from being used as an attack base. All network elements must be configured to ensure all traffic is forwarded through the perimeter security infrastructure when sending traffic to external destinations.

STIG	Date
Network Security Requirements Guide	2011-12-28

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