Checklist Summary:

This Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) is for Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) version 12.1.3001.165 and greater. SEP is a client-server solution that protects laptops, desktops, and servers in a network against malware such as viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, and adware. Additionally, it is able to provide protection against even the more sophisticated attacks that evade traditional security measures, such as root kits and zero-day attacks. The suite comprises of Anti-virus/Anti-malware protection, Firewall, IPS, and Application and Device Control.

Checklist Role:

• Antivirus Software

Known Issues:

Not Provided

Target Audience:

These requirements are designed to assist Security Managers (SMs), Information Assurance Managers (IAMs), Information Assurance Officers (IAOs), and System Administrators (SAs) with configuring and maintaining security controls.

Target Operational Environment:

• Managed
• Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)

Testing Information:

Not Provided

Regulatory Compliance:

DoD Directive (DoDD) 8500.1 & DoDI 8500.2

Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:

Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: disa.letterkenny.FSO.mbx.stig-customer-support-mailbox@mail.mil. DISA Field Security Operations (FSO) will coordinate all change requests with the relevant DoD organizations before inclusion in this document.

Disclaimer:

Not Provided

Product Support:

Not Provided

Point of Contact:

disa.letterkenny.FSO.mbx.stig-customer-support-mailbox@mail.mil.

Sponsor:

Not Provided

Licensing:

Not Provided

Change History:

Version 1, Release 2 - 25 July 2014
Version 1 - 9 January 2014

Dependency/Requirements:

URL	Description
http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/Documents/u_Symantec_Endpoint_Protection_12_1_Release_Memo.pdf	Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 Release Memo

References:

Reference URL	Description

NIST checklist record last modified on 09/04/2014