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← Back to Microsoft Windows Server Domain Name System (DNS) Security Technical Implementation Guide

V-259407

CAT II (Medium)

The Windows DNS Server must verify the correct operation of security functions upon system startup and/or restart, upon command by a user with privileged access, and/or every 30 days.

Rule ID

SV-259407r961734_rule

STIG

Microsoft Windows Server Domain Name System (DNS) Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R4

CCIs

CCI-002699

Discussion

Security function is defined as the hardware, software, and/or firmware of the information system responsible for enforcing the system security policy and supporting the isolation of code and data on which the protection is based. Security functionality includes but is not limited to establishing system accounts, configuring access authorizations (i.e., permissions, privileges), setting events to be audited, and setting intrusion detection parameters. Without verification, security functions may not operate correctly, and this failure may go unnoticed. Notifications provided by information systems include, for example, electronic alerts to system administrators, messages to local computer consoles, and/or hardware indications, such as lights. The DNS server should perform self-tests, such as at server startup, to confirm that its security functions are working properly.

Check Content

This functionality should be performed by an approved and properly configured DOD system monitoring solution. 

If all required DOD products are not installed and /or the installed productions are not enabled, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Install an approved DOD system monitoring solution.