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The network device must require authentication for console access.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-4582 NET1623 SV-4582r5_rule IAIA-1 IAIA-2 High
Description
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.
STIG Date
Perimeter Router Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-07-01

Details

Check Text ( C-3510r6_chk )
Review the network device's configuration and verify authentication is required for console access.

If authentication is not configured for console access, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-4515r4_fix)
Configure authentication for console access on the network device.