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V-224840

CAT II (Medium)

System files must be monitored for unauthorized changes.

Rule ID

SV-224840r958794_rule

STIG

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R10

CCIs

CCI-001744

Discussion

Monitoring system files for changes against a baseline on a regular basis may help detect the possible introduction of malicious code on a system.

Check Content

Determine if the system is monitored for unauthorized changes to system files (e.g., *.exe, *.bat, *.com, *.cmd, and *.dll) against a baseline on a weekly basis.

If system files are not being monitored for unauthorized changes, this is a finding. 

An approved and properly configured solution will contain both a list of baselines that includes all system file locations and a file comparison task that is scheduled to run at least weekly.

Fix Text

Monitor the system for unauthorized changes to system files (e.g., *.exe, *.bat, *.com, *.cmd, and *.dll) against a baseline on a weekly basis. This can be done with the use of various monitoring tools.