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The system will be configured to limit how often keep-alive packets are sent.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4113 | 3.097 | SV-32357r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Controls how often TCP sends a keep-alive packet in attempting to verify that an idle connection is still intact. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Win2k8 R2 Audit | 2013-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-28004r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (KeepAliveTime) How often keep-alive packets are sent in milliseconds” to “300000 or 5 minutes (recommended)” or less. |