STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Forescout Network Access Control Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Forescout must use TLS 1.2, at a minimum, to protect the confidentiality of information passed between the endpoint agent and Forescout for the purposes of client posture assessment. This is required for compliance with C2C Step 1.

DISA Rule

SV-233332r811414_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-233332

Group Title

SRG-NET-000062-NAC-000340

Rule Version

FORE-NC-000270

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the SecureConnector to ensure the minimum supported TLS version is set to TLS 1.2.

Log on to the Forescout UI.

1. Select Tools >> Options >> Certificates.
2. Check the Ongoing TLS Sessions section, view the Re-verify TLS Sessions.
3. Change the Re-verify TLS Sessions to Every 1 Day or in accordance with the site's SSP, then click "Apply".
4. Next, select the HPS Inspection Engine >> SecureConnector.
5. In the Client-Server Connection, ensure the Minimum Supported TLS Version is set to TLS version 1.2.

Check Contents

If DoD is not at C2C Step 1 or higher, this is not a finding.

Verify Forescout is configured to a list of DoD-approved certificate types and CAs.

Verify the TLS session is configured to automatically terminate any session if the client does not have a suitable certificate.

For TLS connections, if Forescout is not configured to use TLS 1.2 at a minimum, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-233332

Documentable

False

Rule Version

FORE-NC-000270

Severity Override Guidance

If DoD is not at C2C Step 1 or higher, this is not a finding.

Verify Forescout is configured to a list of DoD-approved certificate types and CAs.

Verify the TLS session is configured to automatically terminate any session if the client does not have a suitable certificate.

For TLS connections, if Forescout is not configured to use TLS 1.2 at a minimum, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5250