The network element must employ automated mechanisms to centrally manage configuration settings.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
SRG-NET-000125-RTR-NA	SRG-NET-000125-RTR-NA	SRG-NET-000125-RTR-NA_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 aid for troubleshooting network problems. This requirement is applicable to network architecture and is not applicable to the routing function.

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 aid for troubleshooting network problems. This requirement is applicable to network architecture and is not applicable to the routing function.

STIG	Date
Router Security Requirements Guide	2013-07-30

Details

Check Text ( C-SRG-NET-000125-RTR-NA_chk )
This requirement is NA for router.

Fix Text (F-SRG-NET-000125-RTR-NA_fix)
This requirement is NA for router.