The network element must automatically audit account disabling actions.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-26717	SRG-NET-000009	SV-33960r1_rule		Medium

Description
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. Auditing account creation and modification along with an automatic notification to appropriate individuals will provide the necessary reconciliation that account management procedures are being followed. It is also vital that the disablement of accounts is monitored to ensure that authorized active accounts remain enabled and available for use when required.

Description

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. Auditing account creation and modification along with an automatic notification to appropriate individuals will provide the necessary reconciliation that account management procedures are being followed. It is also vital that the disablement of accounts is monitored to ensure that authorized active accounts remain enabled and available for use when required.

STIG	Date
Network Security Requirements Guide	2011-12-28

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