NET0230 - Network element is not password protected

Information

The network element must be password protected.

Network access control mechanisms interoperate to prevent unauthorized access and to enforce the organization's security policy. Access to the network must be categorized as administrator, user, or guest so the appropriate authorization can be assigned to the user requesting access to the network or a network element. Authorization requires an individual account identifier that has been approved, assigned, and configured on an authentication server. Authentication of user identities is accomplished through the use of passwords, tokens, biometrics, or in the case of multi-factor authentication, some combination thereof. Lack of authentication enables anyone to gain access to the network or possibly a network element providing opportunity for intruders to compromise resources within the network infrastructure.

Solution

Configure the network element so it will require a password to gain administrative access to the device.

See Also

https://iasecontent.disa.mil/stigs/zip/U_Network_Perimeter_Router_L3_Switch_V8R32_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|IA-2, CAT|I, Rule-ID|SV-3012r4_rule, STIG-ID|NET0230, Vuln-ID|V-3012

Plugin: Cisco

Control ID: dd785bb1c2b17faf5bdf3dc970b0d30cb30f5b948b4548c5991adf71a9821d3b