STIGQter: STIG Summary: Layer 2 Switch Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

The layer 2 switch must uniquely identify and authenticate source by organization, system, application, and/or individual for information transfer.

DISA Rule

SV-278983r1137774_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278983

Group Title

SRG-NET-000325

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000325-L2S-000041

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002205 - Uniquely identify and authenticate source by organization, system, application, service, and/or individual for information transfer.
• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the layer 2 switch to uniquely identify and authenticate source by organization, system, application, and/or individual for information transfer.

Check Contents

Verify the layer 2 switch is configured to uniquely identify and authenticate source by organization, system, application, and/or individual for information transfer.

If the layer 2 switch does not uniquely identify and authenticate source by organization, system, application, and/or individual for information transfer, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-278983

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000325-L2S-000041

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the layer 2 switch is configured to uniquely identify and authenticate source by organization, system, application, and/or individual for information transfer.

If the layer 2 switch does not uniquely identify and authenticate source by organization, system, application, and/or individual for information transfer, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2913