The network device must not be configured to have any feature enabled that calls home to the vendor.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-243232 | WLAN-NW-001300 | SV-243232r856611_rule | CCI-002403 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| Call-home services will routinely send data such as configuration and diagnostic information to the vendor for routine or emergency analysis and troubleshooting. There is a risk that transmission of sensitive data sent to unauthorized persons could result in data loss or downtime due to an attack. (See SRG-NET-000131-RTR-000083.) | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Network WLAN Bridge Platform Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-02-13 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-243232r856611_chk)
Review the device configuration to determine if the call home service or feature is disabled on the device.
If the call home service is enabled on the device, this is a finding.
Note: This feature can be enabled if the communication is only to a server residing in the local area network or enclave.
Fix Text (F-46464r720150_fix)
Configure the network device to disable the call home service or feature.
Note: This feature can be enabled if the communication is only to a server residing in the local area network or enclave.