NET1623 - Authentication required for console access - 'AUX port no exec'

Information

The network device must require authentication for console access.

Network devices with no password for administrative access via the console provide the opportunity for anyone with physical access to the device to make configuration changes enabling them to disrupt network operations resulting in a network outage.

NOTE: If the AUX port in not used in your organization then it must be disabled. This check is valid only if you need to ensure the AUX port is disabled when not required for access.

Solution

Configure authentication for console access on the network device.

See Also

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

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7, CAT|I, CSCv6|9.1, Rule-ID|SV-4582r5_rule, STIG-ID|NET1623, Vuln-ID|V-4582

Plugin: Cisco

Control ID: 50844f21a00e97a064573c7de5dfc707941039d58772bbb3aef2dba75f15d146