STIGQter: STIG Summary: Nutanix Acropolis Application Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 26 Jan 2026:

Nutanix AOS must configure the Nutanix Cluster Check (NCC) to alert the information system security officer (ISSO)/information system security manager (ISSM) or designated personnel, at a minimum.

DISA Rule

SV-279430r1191372_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-279430

Group Title

SRG-APP-000795-AS-000130

Rule Version

NXAC-AS-000023

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-003831 - Alert organization-defined personnel or roles upon detection of unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of audit information.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the NCC to alert the ISSO/ISSM or designated personnel, at a minimum. The site can define a frequency that meets their needs.

1. Log in to Prism Element.
2. Select "Health dashboard".
3. In the "Actions" tab, select "Set NCC Frequency".
4. Enter frequency timeframe.
5. Enter recipient email address(es).

Check Contents

Verify the Nutanix NCC is set to send SMTP send alerts to the ISSO/ISSM (or designated personnel), at a minimum. The site can define a frequency that meets their needs.

1. Log in to Prism Element.
2. Select "Health dashboard".
3. In the "Actions" tab, select "Set NCC Frequency".

If the organization-defined recipient(s) are not configured for the NCC, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-279430

Documentable

False

Rule Version

NXAC-AS-000023

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the Nutanix NCC is set to send SMTP send alerts to the ISSO/ISSM (or designated personnel), at a minimum. The site can define a frequency that meets their needs.

1. Log in to Prism Element.
2. Select "Health dashboard".
3. In the "Actions" tab, select "Set NCC Frequency".

If the organization-defined recipient(s) are not configured for the NCC, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5729