Check: NET-SDN-018
SDN Using NV STIG:
NET-SDN-018
(in version v1 r1)
Title
Servers hosting SDN controllers must have an HIDS implemented to detect unauthorized changes. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The SDN controller is the backbone of the SDN infrastructure. If the server hosting the SDN controller is breached or if unauthorized changes are made to the device, the SDN controller may not have the appropriate resources to function properly or may even be disabled. A host intrusion detection system (HIDS) can monitor and report system configuration changes and prevent malicious or anomalous activity.
Check Content
Review all servers hosting an SDN controller and verify that an HIDS has been installed and enabled. If an HIDS has not been installed and enabled on all servers hosting an SDN controller, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Install and enable an HIDS on all servers hosting an SDN controller.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-87757r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-73105
Group Title: NET-SDN-018
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001255 |
Invoke internal monitoring capabilities or deploy monitoring devices strategically within the system to collect organization-determined essential information. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SI-4 |
Information System Monitoring |