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V-205851

CAT II (Medium)

Windows Server 2019 must have a host-based intrusion detection and prevention service installed.

Rule ID

SV-205851r1186378_rule

STIG

Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V3R8

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

A properly configured Host-based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) and Host-based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) provides another level of defense against unauthorized access to critical servers. With proper configuration and logging enabled, such a system can stop and/or alert for many attempts to gain unauthorized access to resources.

Check Content

Determine if there is a HIDS and HIPS on each server. 

A HIDS device is not required on a system that has the role as the Network Intrusion Device (NID). However, this exception needs to be documented with the information system security officer (ISSO).

If a HIDS and HIPS are not installed on the system, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Install a HIDS and HIPS on each server.