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Two-factor authentication must be implemented to restrict access to all network elements.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-251369 | NET0445 | SV-251369r806062_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Without secure management implemented with authenticated access controls, strong two-factor authentication, encryption of the management session and audit logs, unauthorized users may gain access to network managed devices compromised, large parts of the network could be incapacitated with only a few commands. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Network Infrastructure Policy Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-02-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-54804r806060_chk ) |
|---|
| Review all network element configurations to ensure that an authentication server is being used. Then verify that a two-factor authentication method has been implemented. The RADIUS or TACACS server referenced in the configurations will call a two-factor authentication server. If two-factor authentication is not being used to access all network elements, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-54757r806061_fix) |
|---|
| The network administrator must ensure strong two-factor authentication is being incorporated in the access scheme. |