The network element must employ automated mechanisms to detect the addition of unauthorized components or devices.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
SRG-NET-000134-RTR-NA	SRG-NET-000134-RTR-NA	SRG-NET-000134-RTR-NA_rule		Medium

Description
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 the status of applicable vulnerabilities. Keeping an up-to-date inventory of all network elements and their components provides the framework for the implementation of a comprehensive configuration and problem management system. An inventory of components and their features provides a mechanism for tracking vulnerabilities of affected products which can be used for automated patch management and upgrades. This requirement is applicable to network device management and is not applicable to the routing function.

Description

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 the status of applicable vulnerabilities. Keeping an up-to-date inventory of all network elements and their components provides the framework for the implementation of a comprehensive configuration and problem management system. An inventory of components and their features provides a mechanism for tracking vulnerabilities of affected products which can be used for automated patch management and upgrades. This requirement is applicable to network device management and is not applicable to the routing function.

STIG	Date
Router Security Requirements Guide	2013-07-30

Details

Check Text ( C-SRG-NET-000134-RTR-NA_chk )
This requirement is NA for router.

Fix Text (F-SRG-NET-000134-RTR-NA_fix)
This requirement is NA for router.