STIGQter: STIG Summary: Application Layer Gateway Security Requirements Guide Version: 2 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The ALG must implement load balancing to limit the effects of known and unknown types of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

DISA Rule

SV-205005r831382_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-205005

Group Title

SRG-NET-000362

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000362-ALG-000120

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002385 - Protect against or limit the effects of organization-defined types of denial of service events.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the ALG to implement load balancing to limit the effects of known and unknown types of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

Check Contents

Verify the ALG implements load balancing to limit the effects of known and unknown types of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

If the device does not implement load balancing to limit the effects of known and unknown types of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-205005

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000362-ALG-000120

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the ALG implements load balancing to limit the effects of known and unknown types of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

If the device does not implement load balancing to limit the effects of known and unknown types of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2904