The network element must automatically audit the creation of accounts.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-26713	SRG-NET-000005	SV-33956r1_rule		Medium

Description
Account management and distribution is vital to the security of any network element. Account management by a designated authority ensures access to network elements is being controlled in a secured manner by granting access to only authorized personnel with the appropriate and necessary privileges. Without a formal approval process for the deployment and modification of accounts, personnel without the proper security clearance may gain access to critical network nodes. It is imperative that all personnel who are granted accounts have completed and submitted the proper request forms and have been approved by the designated authority. Auditing account creation and modification will provide the necessary reconciliation that account management procedures are being followed.

Description

Account management and distribution is vital to the security of any network element. Account management by a designated authority ensures access to network elements is being controlled in a secured manner by granting access to only authorized personnel with the appropriate and necessary privileges. Without a formal approval process for the deployment and modification of accounts, personnel without the proper security clearance may gain access to critical network nodes. It is imperative that all personnel who are granted accounts have completed and submitted the proper request forms and have been approved by the designated authority. Auditing account creation and modification will provide the necessary reconciliation that account management procedures are being followed.

STIG	Date
Network Security Requirements Guide	2011-12-28

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