Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-55109 | SRG-APP-000153-NDM-000249 | SV-69355r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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To assure 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 |
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Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide | 2017-07-07 |
Check Text ( C-55733r1_chk ) |
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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-59975r1_fix) |
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Configure the network device to ensure administrators are authenticated with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator. |