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 destination by organization, system, application, and/or individual for information transfer.

DISA Rule

SV-278984r1137777_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278984

Group Title

SRG-NET-000326

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000326-L2S-000042

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002207 - Uniquely identify and authenticate destination points 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 destination by organization, system, application, and/or individual for information transfer.

Check Contents

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

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

Vulnerability Number

V-278984

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000326-L2S-000042

Severity Override Guidance

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

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

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2913