The operating system must control remote access methods.

From General Purpose Operating System SRG

Associated with: CCI-002314

SV-71473r1_rule The operating system must control remote access methods.

Vulnerability discussion

Remote access services, such as those providing remote access to network devices and information systems, which lack automated control capabilities, increase risk and make remote user access management difficult at best.Remote access is access to DoD nonpublic information systems by an authorized user (or an information system) communicating through an external, non-organization-controlled network. Remote access methods include, for example, dial-up, broadband, and wireless.Operating system functionality (e.g., RDP) must be capable of taking enforcement action if the audit reveals unauthorized activity. Automated control of remote access sessions allows organizations to ensure ongoing compliance with remote access policies by enforcing connection rules of remote access applications on a variety of information system components (e.g., servers, workstations, notebook computers, smartphones, and tablets).

Check content

Verify the operating system controls remote access methods. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the operating system to control remote access methods.

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