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The network element must timeout management connections for administrative access after 10 minutes or less of inactivity.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3014 | NET1639 | SV-32758r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Setting the timeout of the session to ten minutes or less increases the level of protection afforded critical network components. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Firewall Security Technical Implementation Guide - Cisco | 2015-09-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-33384r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Review the management connection for administrative access and verify that the network element is configured to time-out the connection after 10 minutes or less of inactivity as shown in the following example: ssh timeout 10 |
| Fix Text (F-3039r5_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the network devices to ensure the timeout for unattended administrative access connections is no longer than 10 minutes. |