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The SAN must be configured to use bidirectional authentication.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6633 | SAN04.010.00 | SV-6753r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Switch-to-switch management traffic does not have to be encrypted. Bidirectional authentication ensures that a rogue switch cannot be inserted and be auto configured to join the fabric. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Storage Area Network STIG | 2018-10-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2487r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify that all fabric switches are configured to bidirectional authentication. |
| Fix Text (F-6221r2_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the SAN fabric switches to use bidirectional authentication between switches. |