STIGQter: STIG Summary: Layer 2 Switch Security Requirements Guide Version: 1 Release: 6 Benchmark Date: 24 Jan 2020:

The layer 2 switch must have Storm Control configured on all host-facing switch ports.

DISA Rule

SV-105017r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-95879

Group Title

SRG-NET-000512

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000512-L2S-000001

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - The organization implements the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure storm control on each host-facing switch ports.

Check Contents

Review the switch configuration to verify that storm control is enabled on host-facing interfaces.

If storm control is not enabled on all host-facing switch ports, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-95879

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000512-L2S-000001

Severity Override Guidance

Review the switch configuration to verify that storm control is enabled on host-facing interfaces.

If storm control is not enabled on all host-facing switch ports, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2917

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