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V-230947

CAT II (Medium)

Forescout must enforce access restrictions associated with changes to device configuration.

Rule ID

SV-230947r1270588_rule

STIG

Forescout Network Device Management Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R4

CCIs

CCI-001813

Discussion

Determine if the network device enforces access restrictions associated with changes to device configuration. 1. Log on to the Forescout Administrator UI with admin or operator credentials. 2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> User Console and Options. 3. Select (highlight) the user profile to be reviewed (group or user) and then select Edit >> Permissions. 4. Check user against the current SSP and associated documentation and ensure only the users that should have the privilege to make changes have the CounterACT Appliance Configuration; CounterACT Appliance Control; Module Control; Multiple CounterACT Appliance Management; Policy Control; Policy Management; and User Management privileges selected. If the network device does not enforce such access restrictions, this is a finding.

Check Content

Determine if the network device enforces access restrictions associated with changes to device configuration.

1. Log on to the Forescout Administrator UI with admin or operator credentials.
2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> User Console and Options.
3. Select (highlight) the user profile to be reviewed (group or user) and then select Edit >> Permissions.
4. Check user against the current SSP and ensure only the users that should have the privilege to make changes have the CounterACT Appliance Configuration; CounterACT Appliance Control; Module Control; Multiple CounterACT Appliance Management; Policy Control; Policy Management; and User Management privileges selected.

If the network device does not enforce such access restrictions, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove accounts that are not authorized. Do not remove the account of last resort.
 
1. Log on to the Forescout Administrator UI with admin or operator credentials.
2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> User Console and Options.
3. Select (highlight) the user profile to be reviewed (group or user) and then select Edit >> Permissions.
4. Check user or roles against the current SSP defined groups/roles to ensure only the users and roles that should have privilege to make changes have the CounterACT Appliance Configuration; CounterACT Appliance Control; Module Control; Multiple CounterACT Appliance Management; Policy Control; Policy Management; and User Management privileges selected.
5. Delete or disable unauthorized users.