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V-240302

CAT II (Medium)

Data from the vRA PostgreSQL database must be protected from unauthorized transfer.

Rule ID

SV-240302r879649_rule

STIG

VMW vRealize Automation 7.x PostgreSQL Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R2

CCIs

CCI-001090

Discussion

Applications, including DBMSs, must prevent unauthorized and unintended information transfer via shared system resources. Data used for the development and testing of applications often involves copying data from production. It is important that specific procedures exist for this process, to include the conditions under which such transfer may take place, where the copies may reside, and the rules for ensuring sensitive data are not exposed. Copies of sensitive data must not be misplaced or left in a temporary location without the proper controls.

Check Content

Obtain the site data-transfer policy from the ISSO.

Review the policies and procedures used to ensure that all vRA data are being protected from unauthorized and unintended information transformation in accordance with site policy.

If the site data-transfer policy is not followed, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Modify any code used for moving data from production to development/test systems to comply with the organization-defined data transfer policy, and to ensure copies of production data are not left in unsecured locations.