The Microsoft SCOM server must be running Windows operating system that supports modern security features such as virtualization based security.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | V-237432 | SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000351 | SCOM-CM-000001 | SV-237432r643942_rule | 2021-03-15 | 1 |
| Description |
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| Network devices running older but supported operating systems lack modern security features that mitigate attack surfaces. Attackers face a higher level of complexity to overcome during a compromise attempt. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| Check the operating system version. From the SCOM management servers, type winver and press enter. If the operating system is not Windows Server 2016 or later, this is a finding. |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Upgrade the network device to an operating that supports modern security features such as virtualization based security. |