The network element must prevent non-privileged users from circumventing intrusion detection and prevention capabilities.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-27480	SRG-NET-000258	SV-34789r1_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 or potential compromise or breach has been discovered by the intrusion detection system, it is critical the appropriate personnel are notified via an alert mechanism. The intrusion detection device must be configured to ensure non-privilege users are not able to circumvent the detection or alerting mechanisms.

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 or potential compromise or breach has been discovered by the intrusion detection system, it is critical the appropriate personnel are notified via an alert mechanism. The intrusion detection device must be configured to ensure non-privilege users are not able to circumvent the detection or alerting mechanisms.

STIG	Date
Network Security Requirements Guide	2011-12-28

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