The Trellix Application Control Options Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) settings must not be enabled unless an internal ATD is maintained by the organization.

Severity	Group ID	Group Title	Version	Rule ID	Date	STIG Version
medium	V-213332	SRG-APP-000276	MCAC-TE-000106	SV-213332r1015878_rule	2024-08-27	3

Description
This option will automatically send files with a specific file reputation to ATD for further analysis. This option is not selected by default and must only be selected if an ATD is being used.

ℹ️ Check
If an ATD server is not being used in the environment, this is Not Applicable. From the ePO server console System Tree, select the "Systems" tab. Select "This Group and All Subgroups". Select the asset(s) that need the organization-specific policy. Select "Actions". Select "Agent". Select "Modify Policies on a Single System". From the product pull-down list, select Solidcore 8.x: Application Control. From the "Policy" column, select the policy associated with the Category "Application Control Options (Windows)" that is specific for the asset being reviewed. Select the "Reputation" tab. Verify the option for sending binaries for analysis under the "Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) settings" is selected. Consult with the information system security officer (ISSO)/information system security manager (ISSM) to review the written policy to verify the usage of an ATD is documented. If the option for sending binaries for analysis under the "Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) settings" is selected and the written policy does not include documentation on the usage of an ATD, this is a finding.

ℹ️ Check

If an ATD server is not being used in the environment, this is Not Applicable. From the ePO server console System Tree, select the "Systems" tab. Select "This Group and All Subgroups". Select the asset(s) that need the organization-specific policy. Select "Actions". Select "Agent". Select "Modify Policies on a Single System". From the product pull-down list, select Solidcore 8.x: Application Control. From the "Policy" column, select the policy associated with the Category "Application Control Options (Windows)" that is specific for the asset being reviewed. Select the "Reputation" tab. Verify the option for sending binaries for analysis under the "Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) settings" is selected. Consult with the information system security officer (ISSO)/information system security manager (ISSM) to review the written policy to verify the usage of an ATD is documented. If the option for sending binaries for analysis under the "Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) settings" is selected and the written policy does not include documentation on the usage of an ATD, this is a finding.

✔️ Fix
If an ATD server is not being used in the environment, this is Not Applicable. From the ePO server console System Tree, select the "Systems" tab. Select "This Group and All Subgroups". Select the asset. Select "Actions". Select "Agent". Select "Modify Policies on a Single System". From the product pull-down list, select Solidcore 8.x: Application Control. From the "Policy" column, select the policy associated with the Category "Application Control Options (Windows)" that is specific for the asset being reviewed. Select the "Reputation" tab. Place a check in the "Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) settings: Send binaries" check box. Click "Save". Update the written policy to ensure the usage of an ATD is documented.

✔️ Fix

If an ATD server is not being used in the environment, this is Not Applicable. From the ePO server console System Tree, select the "Systems" tab. Select "This Group and All Subgroups". Select the asset. Select "Actions". Select "Agent". Select "Modify Policies on a Single System". From the product pull-down list, select Solidcore 8.x: Application Control. From the "Policy" column, select the policy associated with the Category "Application Control Options (Windows)" that is specific for the asset being reviewed. Select the "Reputation" tab. Place a check in the "Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) settings: Send binaries" check box. Click "Save". Update the written policy to ensure the usage of an ATD is documented.