Title

The operating system must control 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 control 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. Operating system functionality (e.g., RDP) must be capable of taking enforcement action if the audit reveals unauthorized activity. Automated control of remote access sessions allows organizations to ensure ongoing compliance with remote access policies by enforcing connection rules of remote access applications on a variety of information system components (e.g., servers, workstations, notebook computers, smartphones, and tablets).

Check Content

Verify the operating system controls remote access methods. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the operating system to control remote access methods.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-203686r851754_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-203686

Group Title: SRG-OS-000297

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.