The AAA server is not compliant with respective OS STIG.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-17843	NET0436	SV-19118r1_rule		Medium

Description
Using standardized authentication protocols such as RADIUS, TACACS+, and Kerberos, an authentication server provides centralized and robust authentication services for the management of network components. An authentication server is very scalable as it supports many user accounts and authentication sessions with the network components. It is critical that the AAA server’s operating system is secured and other methods are used to ensure that the server is not compromised.

Description

Using standardized authentication protocols such as RADIUS, TACACS+, and Kerberos, an authentication server provides centralized and robust authentication services for the management of network components. An authentication server is very scalable as it supports many user accounts and authentication sessions with the network components. It is critical that the AAA server’s operating system is secured and other methods are used to ensure that the server is not compromised.

STIG	Date
Network Devices Security Technical Implementation Guide	2016-09-28

Details

Check Text ( C-19334r1_chk )
Interview the IAO and administrator to determine if the server is compliant with respective OS STIG.

Fix Text (F-17778r1_fix)
Configure the platforms hosting the AAA server in accordance with the appropriate OS STIG.