The operating system must verify the correct operation of security functions in accordance with organization-defined conditions and in accordance with organization-defined frequency (if periodic verification).

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-47907	SOL-11.1-090250	SV-60779r1_rule		Medium

Description
Security functional testing involves testing the operating system for conformance to the operating system security function specifications, as well as for the underlying security model. The need to verify security functionality applies to all security functions. The conformance criteria state the conditions necessary for the operating system to exhibit the desired security behavior or satisfy a security property. For example, successful login triggers an audit entry.

Description

Security functional testing involves testing the operating system for conformance to the operating system security function specifications, as well as for the underlying security model. The need to verify security functionality applies to all security functions. The conformance criteria state the conditions necessary for the operating system to exhibit the desired security behavior or satisfy a security property. For example, successful login triggers an audit entry.

STIG	Date
Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide	2020-05-21

Details

Check Text ( C-50343r1_chk )
Ask the operator if DoD-approved SCAP compliance checking software is installed and run on a periodic basis. If DoD-approved SCAP compliance checking software is not installed and/or not run on a periodic basis, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-51519r1_fix)
Install, configure, and run DoD-approved SCAP compliance checking software on a periodic basis. Review the output of the software and document any out-of-compliance issues.