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Forescout must be configured to conduct backups of system-level information contained in the information system when changes occur.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-230956FORE-NM-000290SV-230956r961863_ruleCCI-000366medium
Description
System-level information includes default and customized settings and security attributes, including ACLs that relate to the network device configuration, as well as software required for the execution and operation of the device. Information system backup is a critical step in ensuring system integrity and availability. If the system fails and there is no backup of the system-level information, a denial-of-service condition is possible for all who utilize this critical network component. Perform scheduled backups of the Forescout system to FTP, SFTP, and SCP sites. Using scheduled backups provides extra safety and protection against hard drive failures and data loss. The system backup feature saves all CounterACT device and Console settings. This data includes the following: - Configuration - License - Operating System configuration - Plugins/Modules These categories include, for example: - Forescout platform IP address - License information - Channel - Email - Internal network parameters - Basic and advanced NAC Policy definitions - Legitimate traffic definitions - Report schedules
STIGDate
Forescout Network Device Management Security Technical Implementation Guide2025-06-12

Related Frameworks

2 mappings across 5 frameworks
SCF0 mappings

No source states a mapping between these directly.

Also reachable in 3 hops (19) derived by us, not asserted by any source

Each of these is a route we composed by chaining published mappings. No publisher states a relationship between the two endpoints.

BCD-11Data Backups
1.00
BCD-11.1Testing for Reliability & Integrity
1.00
BCD-11.5Test Restoration Using Sampling
1.00
BCD-11.6Transfer to Alternate Storage Site
1.00
BCD-13Backup & Restoration Hardware Protection
1.00
BCD-13.1Restoration Integrity Verification
1.00
CFG-01Configuration Management Program
1.00
CFG-02Secure Baseline Configurations
1.00
CRY-01Use of Cryptographic Controls
1.00
CRY-01.1Alternate Physical Protection
1.00

+9 more (top 10 by confidence shown)

NIST 800-530 mappings

No source states a mapping between these directly.

Also reachable in 2 hops (100) derived by us, not asserted by any source

Each of these is a route we composed by chaining published mappings. No publisher states a relationship between the two endpoints.

AC-12Session Termination
1.00
AC-16(1)Dynamic Attribute Association
1.00
AC-17(1)Monitoring and Control
1.00
AC-2Account Management
1.00
AC-2(1)Automated System Account Management
1.00
AC-2(11)Usage Conditions
1.00
AC-2(3)Disable Accounts
1.00
AC-2(4)Automated Audit Actions
1.00
AC-24(1)Transmit Access Authorization Information
1.00
AC-25Reference Monitor
1.00

+90 more (top 10 by confidence shown)

NIST 800-1710 mappings

No source states a mapping between these directly.

Also reachable in 3 hops (3) derived by us, not asserted by any source

Each of these is a route we composed by chaining published mappings. No publisher states a relationship between the two endpoints.

3.4.1
1.00
3.4.2
1.00
3.8.9
1.00
CCI2 mappings
CCI-000366
1.00
CCI-000537
1.00
NIST CSF 2.00 mappings

No source states a mapping between these directly.

Also reachable in 3 hops (8) derived by us, not asserted by any source

Each of these is a route we composed by chaining published mappings. No publisher states a relationship between the two endpoints.

DE.CM-09
1.00
PR.DS-01
1.00
PR.DS-10
1.00
PR.DS-11
1.00
PR.PS-01
1.00
RC.RP-03
1.00
PR.PSPlatform Security
0.50
PR.PS-05
0.50

Who does this work

16 NICE work roles and 11 EC-Council certifications.

This is an inference across published mappings, not a single claim by anyone. This check maps to a control, which maps to a Cybersecurity Framework outcome, which NIST assigns to the work roles below. EC-Council separately maps its certifications to those same roles.

A certification prepares someone for a role. It is not evidence that a holder is qualified, and neither NIST nor EC-Council has stated that any certification here addresses this check.

Work-role assignments published by NIST (NICE Framework Components 2.2.0 and the CSF 2.0 OLIR crosswalk). Certification mappings published by EC-Council.

Details

Check Text (C-230956r961863_chk)

Check Forescout to determine if the network device is configured to conduct backups of system-level information contained in the information system when changes occur or weekly, whichever is sooner. 1. Open the Forescout Console and select Tools >> Advanced >> Backup. 2. On the “System Backup” tab, verify the "Enable System Backup" radio button is selected. 3. Verify the Backup schedule is selected to at least "weekly". If Forescout does not support the organizational requirement to conduct backups of system-level data according to the defined frequency, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-33859r615876_fix)

Configure Forescout to conduct backups of information system documentation, including security-related documentation, when changes occur or weekly, whichever is sooner. Setup a backup server. 1. Open the Forescout Console and select Tools >> Advanced >> Backup >> Backup Server. 2. Click "SCP" or "SFTP" for the transfer protocol. 3. Add the IP address of the backup destination server. 4. Add the directory to receive the file. 5. Add PKI key (preferred) or add username and DoD compliant password for the backup account to be used. 6. Enable "Authenticate Destination Sever". 7. Test the file transfer. 8. Click "Apply". Generate a backup job. 1. Click the "System Backup" tab. 2. Select "Enable System Backup". 3. Under Backup Schedule, add a "Generate backup at" and enter a time to run the backup in accordance with site procedures. 4. Select "Weekly" for Recurrence Pattern. When changes to the configuration occur, the admin must immediately create a new backup by clicking "Backup Now" on the Backup screen.