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

Communications between Forescout endpoint agent and the switch must transmit access authorization information via a protected path using a cryptographic mechanism. This is required for compliance with C2C Step 1.

DISA Rule

SV-233334r1001245_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-233334

Group Title

SRG-NET-000320-NAC-001200

Rule Version

FORE-NC-000290

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Log on to the Forescout UI.

1. Select Tools >> Option >> HPS Inspection Engine >> SecureConnector.
2. In the Client-Server Connection, check 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 both ends are configured for secure communications between the NAC and NAC agent.

If communication between the NAC and NAC agent does not use an encrypted method for protecting posture information transmitted between the devices, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-233334

Documentable

False

Rule Version

FORE-NC-000290

Severity Override Guidance

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

Verify both ends are configured for secure communications between the NAC and NAC agent.

If communication between the NAC and NAC agent does not use an encrypted method for protecting posture information transmitted between the devices, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5250