Check: SRG-OS-000032-GPOS-00013
General Purpose Operating System SRG:
SRG-OS-000032-GPOS-00013
(in versions v3 r1 through v1 r6)
Title
The operating system must monitor remote access methods. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Remote access services, such as those providing remote access to network devices and information systems, which lack automated monitoring capabilities, increase risk and make remote user access management difficult at best. Remote access is access to DoD nonpublic information systems by an authorized user (or an information system) communicating through an external, non-organization-controlled network. Remote access methods include, for example, dial-up, broadband, and wireless. Automated monitoring of remote access sessions allows organizations to detect cyber attacks and also ensure ongoing compliance with remote access policies by auditing connection activities of remote access capabilities, such as Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), on a variety of information system components (e.g., servers, workstations, notebook computers, smartphones, and tablets).
Check Content
Verify the operating system monitors remote access methods. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the operating system to monitor remote access methods.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-203602r958406_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-203602
Group Title: SRG-OS-000032
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000067 |
Employ automated mechanisms to monitor remote access methods. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-17(1) |
Automated Monitoring / Control |