The container platform must uniquely identify all network-connected nodes before establishing any connection.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-233086SRG-APP-000158-CTR-000390SV-233086r960999_ruleCCI-000778medium
Description
A container platform usually consists of multiple nodes. It is important for these nodes to be uniquely identified before a connection is allowed. Without identifying the nodes, unidentified or unknown nodes may be introduced, thereby facilitating malicious activity.
STIGDate
Container Platform Security Requirements Guide2025-05-15

Details

Check Text (C-233086r960999_chk)

Review the container platform configuration to determine if the container platform uniquely identifies all nodes before establishing a connection. If the container platform is not configured to uniquely identify all nodes before establishing the connection, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-35990r600746_fix)

Configure the container platform to uniquely identify all nodes before establishing the connection.