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

The IDPS must perform real-time monitoring of files from external sources at network entry/exit points.

DISA Rule

SV-206888r982259_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-206888

Group Title

SRG-NET-000248

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000248-IDPS-00206

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002624 - Configure malicious code protection mechanisms to perform real-time scans of files from external sources at endpoint; and/or network entry and exit points as the files are downloaded, opened, or executed in accordance with organizational policy.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the IDPS to perform real-time monitoring of files from external sources at network entry/exit points.

Check Contents

Verify the IDPS performs real-time monitoring of files from external sources at network entry/exit points.

If the IDPS does not perform real-time monitoring of files from external sources at network entry/exit points, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-206888

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000248-IDPS-00206

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the IDPS performs real-time monitoring of files from external sources at network entry/exit points.

If the IDPS does not perform real-time monitoring of files from external sources at network entry/exit points, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2918