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V-234046

CAT II (Medium)

Tanium endpoint files must be excluded from host-based intrusion prevention intervention.

Rule ID

SV-234046r961863_rule

STIG

Tanium 7.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R3

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

Similar to any other host-based applications, the Tanium Client is subject to the restrictions other System-level software may place on an operating environment. Antivirus, IPS, Encryption, or other security and management stack software may disallow the Tanium Server from working as expected. https://docs.tanium.com/platform_install/platform_install/reference_host_system_security_exceptions.html.

Check Content

Consult with the Tanium System Administrator to determine the HIPS software used on the Tanium Clients.

Review the settings of the HIPS software.

Validate exclusions exist which exclude the Tanium program files from being restricted by HIPS.

If exclusions do not exist, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Implement exclusion policies within the HIPS software solution to exclude the Tanium client program files from HIPS intervention.