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The organization must ensure all switches and associated cross-connect hardware are kept in a secure Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) or an enclosed cabinet that is kept locked.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-8081 NET-VLAN-001 SV-8567r3_rule Medium
Description
Since the IDF includes all hardware required to connect horizontal wiring to the backbone, it is imperative that all switches and associated cross-connect hardware are kept in a secured IDF or an enclosed cabinet that is kept locked. This will also prevent an attacker from gaining privilege mode access to the switch. Several switch products only require a reboot of the switch in order to reset or recover the password.
STIG Date
Network Infrastructure Policy Security Technical Implementation Guide 2019-03-12

Details

Check Text ( C-7462r5_chk )
Inspect switches and associated cross-connect hardware are kept in a secured IDF. If the hardware is located in an open area, verify all hardware is located in a secured and locked cabinet.

If switches and associated cross-connect hardware are not kept in secured IDFs or locked cabinet, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-7656r4_fix)
Place switches and associated cross-connect hardware in a secured IDF. If the hardware is located in an open area, ensure the hardware is located in a secured and locked cabinet.