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V-263571

CAT II (Medium)

The Central Log Server must prevent the installation of organization-defined software and firmware components without verification that the component has been digitally signed using a certificate that is recognized and approved by the organization.

Rule ID

SV-263571r982429_rule

STIG

Central Log Server Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R4

CCIs

CCI-003992

Discussion

Software and firmware components prevented from installation unless signed with recognized and approved certificates include software and firmware version updates, patches, service packs, device drivers, and basic input/output system updates. Organizations can identify applicable software and firmware components by type, by specific items, or a combination of both. Digital signatures and organizational verification of such signatures is a method of code authentication.

Check Content

Verify the Central Log Server is configured to prevent the installation of organization-defined software and firmware components without verification that the component has been digitally signed using a certificate that is recognized and approved by the organization.

If the Central Log Server is not configured to prevent the installation of organization-defined software and firmware components without verification that the component has been digitally signed using a certificate that is recognized and approved by the organization, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the Central Log Server to prevent the installation of organization-defined software and firmware components without verification that the component has been digitally signed using a certificate that is recognized and approved by the organization.