STIGQter: STIG Summary: Cisco ISE NAC Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The Cisco ISE must be configured to profile endpoints connecting to the network. This is required for compliance with C2C Step 4.

DISA Rule

SV-242577r1146387_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-242577

Group Title

SRG-NET-000015-NAC-000020

Rule Version

CSCO-NC-000030

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

CCI-000213 - Enforce approved authorizations for logical access to information and system resources in accordance with applicable access control policies.

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Fix Recommendation

Configure the profiling service to provide a contextual inventory of all the endpoints that are using your network resources in any Cisco ISE-enabled network.

1. Choose Administration >> System >> Deployment.
2. Choose a Cisco ISE node that assumes the Policy Service persona.
3. Click "Edit" in the Deployment Nodes page.
4. On the "General Settings" tab, check the "Policy Service" check box.
5. Perform the following tasks:
- Check the "Enable Session Services" check box.
- Check the "Enable Profiling Services" check box to run the profiling service.
6. Click "Save" to save the node configuration.

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If DoD is not at C2C Step 4 or higher, this is not a finding.

Verify the profiling service is configured and enabled.

1. Choose Administration >> System >> Deployment.
2. View the Deployment Nodes.

Verify the following services are enabled via the check box:
Policy Service
Enable Session Services
Enable Profiling Services

If the Cisco ISE profiling service is not configured and enabled, this is a finding.

The Cisco ISE must be configured to profile endpoints connecting to the network. This is required for compliance with C2C Step 4.

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Documentable

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