2.1.9 Ensure Telnet is disabled

Information

Disables the telnet access to the security appliance in the case it has been configured.

Rationale:

Telnet is an unsecure protocol as username and password are conveyed in clear text during the administrator authentication and can be retrieved through network sniffing.

Solution

Run the following command to disable the telnet.
CLI:

Hostname> set net-access telnet off

GUI:

Navigate to System Management > Network Access > verify Enable Telnet is unchecked.

Default Value:

Off

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/2828

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7b., CSCv6|9.1

Plugin: CheckPoint

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