STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Exchange 2016 Edge Transport Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 6 Benchmark Date: 30 Jan 2025:

Exchange must have antispam filtering configured.

DISA Rule

SV-221251r961161_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-221251

Group Title

SRG-APP-000261

Rule Version

EX16-ED-000550

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-001308 - Automatically update spam protection mechanisms on an organization-defined frequency.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Following vendor best practice guidance, install and configure a DoD approved scanner.

Check Contents

Site should utilize an approved DoD scanner as Exchange Malware software has a limited scanning capability.

If an approved DoD scanner is not being used, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-221251

Documentable

False

Rule Version

EX16-ED-000550

Severity Override Guidance

Site should utilize an approved DoD scanner as Exchange Malware software has a limited scanning capability.

If an approved DoD scanner is not being used, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

Target Key

4079