Test and development systems are not connected to an isolated network separated from production systems.

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SV-3918r1_rule Test and development systems are not connected to an isolated network separated from production systems.

Vulnerability discussion

Test systems, to include hardware and software, and/or development systems are not typically secured in accordance with appropriate practices, therefore if they are connected to a production network it is possible to infect or degrade production devices.

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Interview the IAO to determine if they have a policy in place that isolates test and development traffic and/or hardware and software testing from production systems. Network reviewer to validate based on network diagrams.

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The IAO will ensure that all systems supporting testing, application development, software and hardware testing, and OS maintenance are connected to an isolated network separated from production systems.

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