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The network element must provide automated support for account management functions.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-55037 SRG-APP-000023-NDM-000205 SV-69283r4_rule Medium
Description
If account management functions are not automatically enforced, an attacker could gain privileged access to a vital element of the network security architecture. Account management functions include: assignment of group or role membership; identifying account type; specifying user access authorizations (i.e., privileges); account removal, update, or termination; and administrative alerts.
STIG Date
Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide 2018-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-55659r4_chk )
Review the device configuration or documentation. Verify device has applications and automated tools for account management functions including: assignment of group or role membership; identifying account type; specifying user access authorizations (i.e., privileges); account removal, update, or termination; and administrative alerts.

If the network device does not provide automated support for account management functions, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-59903r4_fix)
Configure the network device to provide automated support for account management functions.