STIGQter: STIG Summary: Xylok Security Suite 20.x Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026:

Xylok Security Suite must display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access.

DISA Rule

SV-269575r1054094_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269575

Group Title

SRG-APP-000068

Rule Version

XYLK-20-000020

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000048 - Display an organization-defined system use notification message or banner to users before granting access to the system that provides privacy and security notices consistent with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
CCI-000050 - Retain the notification message or banner on the screen until users acknowledge the usage conditions and take explicit actions to log on to or further access the system.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Add banner to the configuration files:
1. As root, open /etc/xylok.conf in a text editor.

2. Add/Amend the following to the configuration file:
BANNER=You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only.\nBy using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:\n-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.\n\n- At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.\n\n- Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose.\n\n- This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests—not for your personal benefit or privacy.\n\n- Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details.

3. Restart Xylok to apply settings by executing the following:
# systemctl restart xylok

Check Contents

Verify the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner has been configured:

$ grep BANNER /etc/xylok.conf

If the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner is not displayed, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269575

Documentable

False

Rule Version

XYLK-20-000020

Severity Override Guidance

Check Content Reference

Target Key

5665