The network element must provide near real-time alerts when any of the organization-defined list of compromise or potential compromise indicators occur.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-27479	SRG-NET-000257	SV-34788r1_rule		Medium

Description
Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) devices should be deployed at strategic locations within the network. At a minimum, they should be deployed within the DMZ and behind the firewall. It is important to not only monitor traffic entering the enclave but also leaving. Placing an IDS behind the firewall will provide a clear analysis of what type of traffic and potential attacks are passing through the firewall. Monitoring outbound traffic enables the network operator to detect an attack towards another network with the local enclave as the base. When a compromise, potential compromise, or breach has been discovered by the intrusion detection system, it is critical the appropriate personnel are notified via an alert mechanism.

Description

Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) devices should be deployed at strategic locations within the network. At a minimum, they should be deployed within the DMZ and behind the firewall. It is important to not only monitor traffic entering the enclave but also leaving. Placing an IDS behind the firewall will provide a clear analysis of what type of traffic and potential attacks are passing through the firewall. Monitoring outbound traffic enables the network operator to detect an attack towards another network with the local enclave as the base. When a compromise, potential compromise, or breach has been discovered by the intrusion detection system, it is critical the appropriate personnel are notified via an alert mechanism.

STIG	Date
Network Security Requirements Guide	2011-12-28

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