Network Devices STIG Version Comparison

There are 3 differences between versions v8 r21 (Jan. 26, 2018) (the "left" version) and v8 r23 (Jan. 25, 2019) (the "right" version).

Check NET0405 was changed between these two versions. Green, underlined text was added, red, struck-out text was removed.

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Title

A service or feature that calls home to the vendor must be disabled.

Check Content

Review the device configuration to determine if the call home service or feature is disabled on the device. If the call home service is enabled on the device, this is a finding. finding. Note: This feature can be enabled if the communication is only to a server residing in the local area network or enclave.

Discussion

Call home services or features will routinely send data such as configuration and diagnostic information to the vendor for routine or emergency analysis and troubleshooting. The risk that transmission of sensitive data sent to unauthorized persons could result in data loss or downtime due to an attack.

Fix

Configure the network device to disable the call home service or feature. Note: This feature. feature can be enabled if the communication is only to a server residing in the local area network or enclave.