The network element must enforce password encryption for transmission.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
SRG-NET-000161-RTR-NA	SRG-NET-000161-RTR-NA	SRG-NET-000161-RTR-NA_rule		Medium

Description
Authorization for access to any network element requires an approved and assigned individual account identifier. To ensure only the assigned individual is using the account, the account holder must create a strong password that is privately maintained and changed based on the organization defined frequency. Network elements can be compromised by personnel with access to the network. Passwords sent in the clear can be intercepted and used by unauthorized personnel to gain administrative access to network elements. It is imperative to encrypt passwords before transmitting during any authentication process. This requirement is applicable to network device management and is not applicable to the routing function.

Description

Authorization for access to any network element requires an approved and assigned individual account identifier. To ensure only the assigned individual is using the account, the account holder must create a strong password that is privately maintained and changed based on the organization defined frequency. Network elements can be compromised by personnel with access to the network. Passwords sent in the clear can be intercepted and used by unauthorized personnel to gain administrative access to network elements. It is imperative to encrypt passwords before transmitting during any authentication process. This requirement is applicable to network device management and is not applicable to the routing function.

STIG	Date
Router Security Requirements Guide	2013-07-30

Details

Check Text ( C-SRG-NET-000161-RTR-NA_chk )
This requirement is NA for router.

Fix Text (F-SRG-NET-000161-RTR-NA_fix)
This requirement is NA for router.