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Step - The step number in the procedure. If there is a UT Note for this step, the note # corresponds to the step #.

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MFD - Reference number in the Defense Information Systems Agency document entitled Multi-Function Device (MFD) and Printer Checklist for Sharing Peripherals Across the Network.

UT Note - The UT Note at the bottom of the page provides additional detail about the step for the university computing environment.

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Step

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To Do

MFD

UT Note

Cat I

Cat II/III

Min Std

 

 

Preparation and Installation

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

If machine is a new install, protect it from hostile network traffic, until the operating system is installed and hardened.

 

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5.1

 

 

Network Protocols

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Disable all protocols other than IP if they are not being utilized.

01.001

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5.4

3

 

Assign the MFP a static IP address.

01.002

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4

 

Restrict printing/copying/faxing/scanning to the minimum number of subnets practical for the device to function for its group of users.

01.003

 

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5.5

5

 

Use secure communications.

 

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5.6

 

 

Management Services

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

Change default passwords and SNMP community strings.

02.001

 

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5.13

7

 

Ensure the MFD maintains its configuration state after power-down or reboot. If a full reset is performed, ensure that a process is in place to reconfigure the MFD back to its production state.

02.002

 

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8

 

Disable unneeded management protocols.

02.003

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5.4

9

 

Upgrade to patched firmware expediently, in a manner consistent with change control processes.

02.004

 

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5.2

10

 

Utilize automated patching notification, if available.

 

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5.3

11

 

Only allow specific, trusted subnets or hosts to manage the MFD.

02.005

 

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5.5

 

 

Print/Copy/Scan/Fax Services

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

Limit print/copy/fax/scan services to required protocols.

03.001

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5.4

13

 

If hard disk functionality is enabled, configure the MFD to remove spooled files, images, and other temporary data using a secure overwrite between jobs.

07.001

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14

 

Ensure that the MFD provides secure storage for Cat-I data.

 

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5.7

 

 

Logging

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

Ensure that logging is enabled on MFDs.

06.001

 

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6.1

16

 

Logs are reviewed on a regular basis.

06.006

 

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6.2

17

 

Logs follow data retention policies.

 

 

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6.3

 

 

Physical Security

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

Physically secure the MFD in areas with restricted access.

 

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4.1

19

 

Lock and prevent access to the hard disk.

08.001

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4.1

20

 

Ensure that only printer administrators can modify the global configuration from the console by requiring a password.

08.002

 

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5.14

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