The network device must be configured to authenticate each administrator prior to authorizing privileges based on assignment of group or role.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-202054 | SRG-APP-000153-NDM-000249 | SV-202054r984091_rule | CCI-004045 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| To ensure individual accountability and prevent unauthorized access, administrators must be individually identified and authenticated. Individual accountability mandates that each administrator is uniquely identified. A group authenticator is a shared account or some other form of authentication that allows multiple unique individuals to access the network device using a single account. If a device allows or provides for group authenticators, it must first individually authenticate administrators prior to implementing group authenticator functionality. Some devices may not have the need to provide a group authenticator; this is considered a matter of device design. In those instances where the device design includes the use of a group authenticator, this requirement will apply. This requirement applies to accounts created and managed on or by the network device. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide | 2025-02-11 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-202054r984091_chk)
Determine if the network device ensures that administrators are authenticated with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator. This requirement may be verified by demonstration, configuration review, or validated test results. If the network device does not authenticate administrators with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-2181r381759_fix)
Configure the network device to ensure administrators are authenticated with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator.