SYMP-NM-000260 - Symantec ProxySG must transmit only encrypted representations of passwords - HTTP-Console Disabled

Information

Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised.

Network devices can accomplish this by making direct function calls to encryption modules or by leveraging operating system encryption capabilities.

Solution

Enable TLS management services.

1. Log on to the Web Management Console.
2. Click Configuration >> Services >> Management Services.
3. Ensure 'HTTPS-Console' is already enabled.
4. Ensure 'HTTP-Console' is not enabled.
5. Click 'Apply'.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_SYM_ProxySG_Y20M04_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|IA-5(1)(c), CAT|I, CCI|CCI-000197, Rule-ID|SV-104533r1_rule, STIG-ID|SYMP-NM-000260, Vuln-ID|V-94703

Plugin: BlueCoat

Control ID: 085067c6ed4bf409a7a6b7f63c8a6b265e49326a16ff2dde1f79ab07a8a0f738