Details
A compromised router introduces risk to the entire network infrastructure, as well as data resources that are accessible via the network. The perimeter defense has no oversight or control of attacks by malicious users within the network. Preventing network breaches from within is dependent on implementing a comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy, including securing each device connected to the network. This is accomplished by following and implementing all security guidance applicable for each node type. A fundamental step in securing each router is to enable only the capabilities required for operation.
Solution
Remove unneeded services and functions from the router as shown below.
[edit system services]
delete telnet
[edit system services]
delete finger
[edit system services]
delete ftp
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Configuration Management.This control applies to the following type of system Juniper.
References
- 800-53|CM-7a.
- CAT|III
- CCI|CCI-000381
- CSCv6|9.1
- Rule-ID|SV-217017r639663_rule
- STIG-ID|JUNI-RT-000070
- STIG-Legacy|SV-101029
- STIG-Legacy|V-90819
- Vuln-ID|V-217017