STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 28 Oct 2025:

The IDPS must automatically update malicious code protection mechanisms as new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management procedures.

DISA Rule

SV-206887r982258_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-206887

Group Title

SRG-NET-000246

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000246-IDPS-00205

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the IDPS to install updates for application software files, signature definitions, detection heuristics, and vendor-provided rules when new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management policy and procedures.

Check Contents

Verify the IDPS installs updates for application software files, signature definitions, detection heuristics, and vendor-provided rules when new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management policy and procedures.

If the IDPS does not install updates for application software files, signature definitions, detection heuristics, and vendor-provided rules when new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management policy and procedures, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-206887

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000246-IDPS-00205

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the IDPS installs updates for application software files, signature definitions, detection heuristics, and vendor-provided rules when new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management policy and procedures.

If the IDPS does not install updates for application software files, signature definitions, detection heuristics, and vendor-provided rules when new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management policy and procedures, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2918