CIS Juniper JunOS Benchmark
Secure configuration guidelines for Juniper Networks JunOS routers and switches
v2.1.0 February 2025Overview
▶This CIS Benchmark provides prescriptive guidance for establishing a secure configuration posture for Juniper Networks JunOS. Recommendations cover management plane security, authentication and access control, system services, routing protocol hardening, logging and SNMP, and network resilience.
| Section | Area | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management | System config, NTP |
| 2 | Authentication | Users, login controls |
| 3 | Services | SSH, service hardening |
| 4 | Routing | Protocol auth, policies |
| 5 | Logging | Syslog, SNMP |
| 6 | Resilience | Control/data plane |
Profile Definitions
▶| Profile | Description | Intended Use |
|---|---|---|
| L1 | Level 1 — Standard | Essential security for all Juniper JunOS deployments; minimal performance impact. |
| L2 | Level 2 — Hardened | Advanced hardening for PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or high-security environments. |
1 — Management Plane
▶1.1 System Configuration
▶This recommendation verifies that Device Hostname Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Device Hostname Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Device Hostname Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Domain Name Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Domain Name Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Domain Name Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Login Banner Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Login Banner Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Login Banner Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Time Zone Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Time Zone Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Time Zone Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
1.2 NTP Configuration
▶This recommendation verifies that NTP Is Configured with Authenticated Sources on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that NTP Is Configured with Authenticated Sources. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure NTP Is Configured with Authenticated Sources:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that NTP Boot-Server Is Not Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Disabling or removing unnecessary components reduces the attack surface and limits potential vectors for exploitation.
Running unnecessary components on the Juniper JunOS network device increases the attack surface and the risk of exploitation. Disabling or removing them follows the principle of least functionality and reduces exposure to known vulnerabilities.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that NTP Boot-Server Is Not Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure NTP Boot-Server Is Not Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that NTP Trusted Keys Are Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that NTP Trusted Keys Are Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure NTP Trusted Keys Are Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
2 — Authentication & Access Control
▶2.1 User Authentication
▶This setting ensures that Root Login Is Restricted to Console on the Juniper JunOS network device. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.
Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Juniper JunOS network device is essential for defense in depth.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Root Login Is Restricted to Console. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Root Login Is Restricted to Console:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that RADIUS or TACACS+ Authentication Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that RADIUS or TACACS+ Authentication Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure RADIUS or TACACS+ Authentication Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Local User Accounts Use Strong Passwords on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to implement this control may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Local User Accounts Use Strong Passwords. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Local User Accounts Use Strong Passwords:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Password Complexity Requirements Are Set on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Password Complexity Requirements Are Set. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Password Complexity Requirements Are Set:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
2.2 Login Controls
▶This recommendation verifies that Login Retry Limit Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Login Retry Limit Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Login Retry Limit Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Idle Timeout Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Idle Timeout Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Idle Timeout Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Login Class Permissions Are Restrictive on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to implement this control may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Login Class Permissions Are Restrictive. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Login Class Permissions Are Restrictive:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This setting ensures that Superuser Access Is Restricted on the Juniper JunOS network device. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.
Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Juniper JunOS network device is essential for defense in depth.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Superuser Access Is Restricted. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Superuser Access Is Restricted:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
3 — System Services
▶3.1 Management Services
▶This recommendation verifies that SSH Is the Only Remote Access Method on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to implement this control may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that SSH Is the Only Remote Access Method. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure SSH Is the Only Remote Access Method:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Telnet Is Disabled on the Juniper JunOS network device. Disabling or removing unnecessary components reduces the attack surface and limits potential vectors for exploitation.
Running unnecessary components on the Juniper JunOS network device increases the attack surface and the risk of exploitation. Disabling or removing them follows the principle of least functionality and reduces exposure to known vulnerabilities.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Telnet Is Disabled. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Telnet Is Disabled:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation ensures that SSH Protocol Version 2 Is Enforced on the Juniper JunOS network device. Enforcing this requirement establishes a minimum security standard and prevents insecure configurations.
Without this enforcement, the Juniper JunOS network device may accept insecure configurations that weaken overall security posture. Mandating this control ensures consistent protection against common attack vectors.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that SSH Protocol Version 2 Is Enforced. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure SSH Protocol Version 2 Is Enforced:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that SSH Root Login Is Disabled on the Juniper JunOS network device. Disabling or removing unnecessary components reduces the attack surface and limits potential vectors for exploitation.
Running unnecessary components on the Juniper JunOS network device increases the attack surface and the risk of exploitation. Disabling or removing them follows the principle of least functionality and reduces exposure to known vulnerabilities.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that SSH Root Login Is Disabled. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure SSH Root Login Is Disabled:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This setting ensures that NETCONF over SSH Is Controlled on the Juniper JunOS network device. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.
Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Juniper JunOS network device is essential for defense in depth.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that NETCONF over SSH Is Controlled. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure NETCONF over SSH Is Controlled:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
3.2 Service Hardening
▶This recommendation verifies that Web Management (J-Web) Is Disabled on the Juniper JunOS network device. Disabling or removing unnecessary components reduces the attack surface and limits potential vectors for exploitation.
Running unnecessary components on the Juniper JunOS network device increases the attack surface and the risk of exploitation. Disabling or removing them follows the principle of least functionality and reduces exposure to known vulnerabilities.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Web Management (J-Web) Is Disabled. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Web Management (J-Web) Is Disabled:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that DHCP Service Is Disabled If Not Required on the Juniper JunOS network device. Disabling or removing unnecessary components reduces the attack surface and limits potential vectors for exploitation.
Running unnecessary components on the Juniper JunOS network device increases the attack surface and the risk of exploitation. Disabling or removing them follows the principle of least functionality and reduces exposure to known vulnerabilities.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that DHCP Service Is Disabled If Not Required. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure DHCP Service Is Disabled If Not Required:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Finger Service Is Disabled on the Juniper JunOS network device. Disabling or removing unnecessary components reduces the attack surface and limits potential vectors for exploitation.
Running unnecessary components on the Juniper JunOS network device increases the attack surface and the risk of exploitation. Disabling or removing them follows the principle of least functionality and reduces exposure to known vulnerabilities.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Finger Service Is Disabled. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Finger Service Is Disabled:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that FTP Service Is Disabled on the Juniper JunOS network device. Disabling or removing unnecessary components reduces the attack surface and limits potential vectors for exploitation.
Running unnecessary components on the Juniper JunOS network device increases the attack surface and the risk of exploitation. Disabling or removing them follows the principle of least functionality and reduces exposure to known vulnerabilities.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that FTP Service Is Disabled. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure FTP Service Is Disabled:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
4 — Routing Protocol Security
▶4.1 Routing Authentication
▶This recommendation verifies that OSPF Authentication Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that OSPF Authentication Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure OSPF Authentication Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that BGP Peer Authentication Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that BGP Peer Authentication Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure BGP Peer Authentication Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that BGP TTL Security Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that BGP TTL Security Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure BGP TTL Security Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that IS-IS Authentication Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that IS-IS Authentication Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure IS-IS Authentication Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
4.2 Routing Policies
▶This recommendation verifies that Default Route Filtering Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Default Route Filtering Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Default Route Filtering Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that BGP Prefix Limits Are Set on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that BGP Prefix Limits Are Set. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure BGP Prefix Limits Are Set:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Martian Routes Are Rejected on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to implement this control may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Martian Routes Are Rejected. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Martian Routes Are Rejected:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
5 — Logging & Monitoring
▶5.1 System Logging
▶This recommendation verifies that Syslog to Remote Host Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Syslog to Remote Host Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Syslog to Remote Host Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Logging Severity Levels Are Set on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Logging Severity Levels Are Set. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Logging Severity Levels Are Set:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Login Event Logging Is Enabled on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Login Event Logging Is Enabled. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Login Event Logging Is Enabled:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Configuration Change Logging Is Enabled on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Configuration Change Logging Is Enabled. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Configuration Change Logging Is Enabled:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
5.2 SNMP Configuration
▶This recommendation verifies that SNMPv3 Is Used on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to implement this control may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that SNMPv3 Is Used. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure SNMPv3 Is Used:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that SNMP Community Strings Are Changed on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to implement this control may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that SNMP Community Strings Are Changed. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure SNMP Community Strings Are Changed:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This setting ensures that SNMP Access Is Restricted by Source on the Juniper JunOS network device. Restricting this capability limits potential abuse and enforces the principle of least privilege across the environment.
Unrestricted access to this capability could allow unauthorized users or processes to perform actions beyond their intended scope. Applying least-privilege principles to the Juniper JunOS network device is essential for defense in depth.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that SNMP Access Is Restricted by Source. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure SNMP Access Is Restricted by Source:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that SNMP Traps Are Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that SNMP Traps Are Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure SNMP Traps Are Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
6 — Network Resilience
▶6.1 Control Plane Protection
▶This recommendation verifies that Firewall Filter Protects Routing Engine on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to implement this control may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Firewall Filter Protects Routing Engine. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Firewall Filter Protects Routing Engine:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that ICMP Rate Limiting Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that ICMP Rate Limiting Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure ICMP Rate Limiting Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that DDoS Protection Is Enabled on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that DDoS Protection Is Enabled. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure DDoS Protection Is Enabled:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
6.2 Data Plane Security
▶This recommendation verifies that Unicast RPF Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Unicast RPF Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Unicast RPF Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Storm Control Is Configured on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Storm Control Is Configured. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Storm Control Is Configured:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit
This recommendation verifies that Port Security Is Enabled on Access Ports on the Juniper JunOS network device. Implementing this control strengthens the overall security configuration and reduces exposure to potential threats.
Failure to properly configure this setting may leave the Juniper JunOS network device vulnerable to attack or non-compliant with organizational security policies. This control helps establish a consistent, hardened configuration baseline.
Run show configuration | display set and verify that Port Security Is Enabled on Access Ports. Review the relevant stanza for correct parameter values.
Enter configuration mode and set the appropriate commands to ensure Port Security Is Enabled on Access Ports:
configure set [relevant-stanza] [parameter] commit