The firewall must be configured to allow authorized users to record a packet capture based on IP or session.

From Firewall Security Requirements Guide Requirements

Associated with: CCI-001462

SRG-NET-000399-FW-000008_rule The firewall must be configured to allow authorized users to record a packet capture based on IP or session.

Vulnerability discussion

Without the ability to capture, record, and log content related to a user session, investigations into suspicious user activity would be hampered.This configuration ensures the ability to select specific sessions to capture in order to support general auditing/incident investigation or to validate suspected misuse.

Check content

View the documented process for packet capture. Verify the firewall allows authorized users to perform a packet capture based on IP address or session. If the firewall is not configured to allow authorized users to capture, record, and log all content related to a user session, this is a finding.

Fix text

Document a process for authorized users to capture, record, and log all content related to a user session.

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