STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Exchange 2016 Edge Transport Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 22 Jan 2021:

The Exchange Block List service provider must be identified.

DISA Rule

SV-221241r612603_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-221241

Group Title

SRG-APP-000261

Rule Version

EX16-ED-000420

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001308 - The information system automatically updates spam protection mechanisms.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Update the EDSP to reflect the name and information for the Block List provider.

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Set-IPBlockListProvider -Name <Provider Name> [Additional optional parameters as required by the service provider]

Check Contents

If not using a service provider, this requirement is not applicable.

Review the Email Domain Security Plan (EDSP).

Determine the name and information for the Block List provider.

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Get-IPBlockListProvider | Select Name, Identity, LookupDomain

If the values for "Name", GUID, and "LookupDomain" are not configured, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-221241

Documentable

False

Rule Version

EX16-ED-000420

Severity Override Guidance

If not using a service provider, this requirement is not applicable.

Review the Email Domain Security Plan (EDSP).

Determine the name and information for the Block List provider.

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Get-IPBlockListProvider | Select Name, Identity, LookupDomain

If the values for "Name", GUID, and "LookupDomain" are not configured, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4079

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