3.3.2.1 Set 'authentication message-digest' for OSPF area

Information

Enable MD5 authentication for OSPF.

Rationale:

This is part of the OSPF authentication setup.

Impact:

Organizations should plan and implement enterprise security policies that require rigorous authentication methods for routing protocols. Configuring the area 'authentication message-digest' for OSPF enforces these policies by restricting exchanges between network devices.

Solution

Configure the Message Digest option for OSPF.

hostname(config)#router ospf <<em>ospf_process-id</em>>
hostname(config-router)#area <<em>ospf_area-id</em>> authentication message-digest

Default Value:

Not set

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3829

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT, SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|CM-6, 800-53|CM-7, 800-53|SC-23, CSCv7|11

Plugin: Cisco

Control ID: 330b0d925f9cacc1772c6601281940a038f23130e5f9a0464e08ab83276a7a3a