One or more DOD APL listed Customer Edge Routers (CER) are not implemented as the DISN access circuit termination point for the DISN NIPRNet IPVS

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-19596	VVoIP 6115 (DISN-IPVS)	SV-21737r1_rule	DCBP-1 ECSC-1	Medium

Description
DISA has developed the DISN IPVS to support C2 Assured Service reliability and availability. As such, the worldwide availability and effectiveness of this service is dependant upon the components of the overall system that are located in each interconnected enclave. These components must be interoperable and support the needed quality of service. Therefore, if the VVoIP system in an enclave is to utilize the DISN IPVS to communicate with other enclaves across the NIPRNet, the system must be designed with equipment that has specific capabilities. Additionally, the implementation of VVoIP across the enclave boundary must not degrade the security or protection of the enclave. Use of the DISN IPVS network requires the following equipment such that interoperability is assured across the DISN service: > One or more DOD APL listed Customer Edge Routers (CERs) on which the DISN access circuits are terminated. The CER is robust/reliable and provides QOS features / capabilities as required by the UCR for the specific type of site. NOTE: The CER is the enclave’s perimeter or premise router as designated by the Network Infrastructure and Enclave STIGs. > One or more DOD APL listed Local Session Controller’s (LSCs) or Multi-Function Soft Switch (MFSS) within the enclave for session control. These are the system control and signaling agents of the system. The LSC and MFSS are robust/reliable and provide admission control, and QOS features / capabilities as required by the UCR. The LSC (one or more per site) manages local endpoint registration and calls established to/from local endpoints and facilities. Also manages calls into and out of the enclave. The MFSS (typically one per site) performs LSC functions for its site and provides signaling management for a regional set of LSCs. > Each LSC or MFSS and CER will be separated by a firewall or session border controller having specific functionality as defined in the UCR. This DoD specific device is called an Edge Boundary Controller (EBC). This may be a dedicated device or may be a functional part of the required data firewall. The use of these devices is critical to the success of the DISN IPVS’s mission. Additionally, The typical perimeter or premise router (as designated by the NI and Enclave STIGs) will most likely not be capable of supporting the needs of VVoIP entering the DISN WAN. This is because only newer routers are capable of dealing with service classes and expedited forwarding. This why the DISN IPVS PMO specifies the specific additional capabilities required of the perimeter or premise router to support the needs of the Assures Service network. The router designated by the DISN IPVS PMO that is needed to support the service is called the Customer Edge Router (CER). This terminology is consistent with the terminology used by the DISN CORE PMO and other WAN service providers. The CER provides the following functionality: > Provides minimally four expedited forwarding cues (eight may be required in the future) > Places traffic within expedited forwarding cues based on the DSCP markings carried by the traffic > Routes AS-SIP-TLS packets and SRTP/SRTCP packets to the EBC function. (VVoIP firewall) > Routes all other traffic to the data firewall > Provides all of the filtering and security required of a perimeter or premise router as required by the NI STIG. NOTE: Proper DSCP marking of VVoIP packets is required to provide appropriate QoS for C2 priority calls in support of Assured Service.

Description

DISA has developed the DISN IPVS to support C2 Assured Service reliability and availability. As such, the worldwide availability and effectiveness of this service is dependant upon the components of the overall system that are located in each interconnected enclave. These components must be interoperable and support the needed quality of service. Therefore, if the VVoIP system in an enclave is to utilize the DISN IPVS to communicate with other enclaves across the NIPRNet, the system must be designed with equipment that has specific capabilities. Additionally, the implementation of VVoIP across the enclave boundary must not degrade the security or protection of the enclave. Use of the DISN IPVS network requires the following equipment such that interoperability is assured across the DISN service: > One or more DOD APL listed Customer Edge Routers (CERs) on which the DISN access circuits are terminated. The CER is robust/reliable and provides QOS features / capabilities as required by the UCR for the specific type of site. NOTE: The CER is the enclave’s perimeter or premise router as designated by the Network Infrastructure and Enclave STIGs. > One or more DOD APL listed Local Session Controller’s (LSCs) or Multi-Function Soft Switch (MFSS) within the enclave for session control. These are the system control and signaling agents of the system. The LSC and MFSS are robust/reliable and provide admission control, and QOS features / capabilities as required by the UCR. The LSC (one or more per site) manages local endpoint registration and calls established to/from local endpoints and facilities. Also manages calls into and out of the enclave. The MFSS (typically one per site) performs LSC functions for its site and provides signaling management for a regional set of LSCs. > Each LSC or MFSS and CER will be separated by a firewall or session border controller having specific functionality as defined in the UCR. This DoD specific device is called an Edge Boundary Controller (EBC). This may be a dedicated device or may be a functional part of the required data firewall. The use of these devices is critical to the success of the DISN IPVS’s mission. Additionally, The typical perimeter or premise router (as designated by the NI and Enclave STIGs) will most likely not be capable of supporting the needs of VVoIP entering the DISN WAN. This is because only newer routers are capable of dealing with service classes and expedited forwarding. This why the DISN IPVS PMO specifies the specific additional capabilities required of the perimeter or premise router to support the needs of the Assures Service network. The router designated by the DISN IPVS PMO that is needed to support the service is called the Customer Edge Router (CER). This terminology is consistent with the terminology used by the DISN CORE PMO and other WAN service providers. The CER provides the following functionality: > Provides minimally four expedited forwarding cues (eight may be required in the future) > Places traffic within expedited forwarding cues based on the DSCP markings carried by the traffic > Routes AS-SIP-TLS packets and SRTP/SRTCP packets to the EBC function. (VVoIP firewall) > Routes all other traffic to the data firewall > Provides all of the filtering and security required of a perimeter or premise router as required by the NI STIG. NOTE: Proper DSCP marking of VVoIP packets is required to provide appropriate QoS for C2 priority calls in support of Assured Service.

STIG	Date
Voice / Video Services Policy STIG	2015-01-05

Details

Check Text ( C-23868r1_chk )
Interview the IAO to confirm compliance with the following requirement: In the event the VVoIP system is subscribed to the DISN NIPRNet IP Voice Services (IPVS) network, ensure the system and enclave boundary is designed to include one or more DOD APL listed CER(s) (Perimeter Router) on which the DISN access circuits are terminated. The CER is robust/reliable and provides QOS features / capabilities as required by the UCR for the specific type of site. NOTE: The CER is the enclave’s perimeter or premise router as designated by the Network Infrastructure and Enclave STIGs. NOTE: If the DISN access circuits are dual homed, dual CERs should be implemented unless a single CER can provide uninterrupted (5 9s) connectivity to the DISN. NOTE: In the future this requirement may be applicable (with some modification) to the DISN SIPRNet IPVS (VoSIP) network when the PMO adopts the DISN NIPRNet IPVS architecture. Determine, through interview and/or physical inspection, the specific make, model, and OS version of the CER.

Check Text ( C-23868r1_chk )

Interview the IAO to confirm compliance with the following requirement:

In the event the VVoIP system is subscribed to the DISN NIPRNet IP Voice Services (IPVS) network, ensure the system and enclave boundary is designed to include one or more DOD APL listed CER(s) (Perimeter Router) on which the DISN access circuits are terminated. The CER is robust/reliable and provides QOS features / capabilities as required by the UCR for the specific type of site.
NOTE: The CER is the enclave’s perimeter or premise router as designated by the Network Infrastructure and Enclave STIGs.
NOTE: If the DISN access circuits are dual homed, dual CERs should be implemented unless a single CER can provide uninterrupted (5 9s) connectivity to the DISN.
NOTE: In the future this requirement may be applicable (with some modification) to the DISN SIPRNet IPVS (VoSIP) network when the PMO adopts the DISN NIPRNet IPVS architecture.

Determine, through interview and/or physical inspection, the specific make, model, and OS version of the CER.

Fix Text (F-20294r1_fix)
In the event the VVoIP system is subscribed to the DISN NIPRNet IP Voice Services (IPVS) network, ensure the system and enclave boundary is designed to include one or more DOD APL listed CER(s) (Perimeter Router) on which the DISN access circuits are terminated. The CER is robust/reliable and provides QOS features / capabilities as required by the UCR for the specific type of site. NOTE: The CER is the enclave’s perimeter or premise router as designated by the Network Infrastructure and Enclave STIGs. NOTE: If the DISN access circuits are dual homed, dual CERs should be implemented unless a single CER can provide uninterrupted (5 9s) connectivity to the DISN. NOTE: In the future this requirement may be applicable (with some modification) to the DISN SIPRNet IPVS (VoSIP) network when the PMO adopts the DISN NIPRNet IPVS architecture.

Fix Text (F-20294r1_fix)

In the event the VVoIP system is subscribed to the DISN NIPRNet IP Voice Services (IPVS) network, ensure the system and enclave boundary is designed to include one or more DOD APL listed CER(s) (Perimeter Router) on which the DISN access circuits are terminated. The CER is robust/reliable and provides QOS features / capabilities as required by the UCR for the specific type of site.
NOTE: The CER is the enclave’s perimeter or premise router as designated by the Network Infrastructure and Enclave STIGs.
NOTE: If the DISN access circuits are dual homed, dual CERs should be implemented unless a single CER can provide uninterrupted (5 9s) connectivity to the DISN.
NOTE: In the future this requirement may be applicable (with some modification) to the DISN SIPRNet IPVS (VoSIP) network when the PMO adopts the DISN NIPRNet IPVS architecture.