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The KVM switch is not configured to require DOD compliant password.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-6709 KVM03.005.00 SV-6906r1_rule IAIA-1 IAIA-2 High
Description
Strong passwords are harder to guess or discover via brut force making the system more secure from malicious tampering. The IAO will ensure that the KVM switch is configured to require DOD compliant password.
STIG Date
Keyboard Video and Mouse Switch STIG 2014-08-04

Details

Check Text ( C-2721r1_chk )
The reviewer will, with the assistance of the IAO, try to change a password to a non-compliant password. The use of PKI authentication would make this a check not a finding.
Fix Text (F-6316r1_fix)
Reconfigure the network attached KVM switch to require DOD compliant Passwords. If this is not possible replace the KVM switch with a KVM switch that can be configured to enforce DOD compliant passwords.