Prisma Cloud Compute Cloud Native Network Firewall (CNNF) automatically monitors layer 4 (TCP) intercontainer communications. Enforcement policies must be created.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | V-253526 | SRG-APP-000039-CTR-000110 | CNTR-PC-000140 | SV-253526r1137642_rule | 2026-02-13 | 2 |
Description
Network segmentation and compartmentalization are important parts of a comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy. CNNF works as an east-west firewall for containers. It limits damage by preventing attackers from moving laterally through the environment when they have already compromised the perimeter.
Satisfies: SRG-APP-000039-CTR-000110, SRG-APP-000384-CTR-000915
ℹ️ Check
Navigate to Prisma Cloud Compute Console's >> Radars >> Settings.
If Container network monitoring is disabled, this is a finding.
If Host network monitoring is disabled, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Navigate to Prisma Cloud Compute Console's >> Radars >> Settings.
Set Container network monitoring to "enabled".
Set Host network monitoring to "enabled".