Host-based firewalls installed on the endpoint devices will be configured to log all inbound connections.

Part of SRC-EPT-430 Firewall inbound traffic log

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-6811r1_rule Host-based firewalls installed on the endpoint devices will be configured to log all inbound connections.

Vulnerability discussion

Logs are needed in the event that an attack was successful or in order to detect potentially malicious activity. (Remote Only)

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Have the SA or NSO demonstrate the configuration of the personal firewall. The method of access to the firewall configuration will vary with the actual software. However, in general, the configuration can be viewed by clicking on the program icon in the desktop tray or by using the Start menu. Navigate to the Alerts configuration menu or tab and verify that the setting to log alerts is enabled. At a minimum, all inbound connections from the Internet Zone must be logged to a text file. If the log alerts setting is not enabled in the personal firewall software, this is a finding.

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Configure the firewall to log in bound connections.

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