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The vCenter Server for Windows must enable certificate based authentication.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-216878 VCWN-65-000059 SV-216878r612237_rule Medium
Description
The vCenter 6.5 Web Client portal is capable of CAC authentication. This capability must be enabled and properly configured.
STIG Date
VMW vSphere 6.5 vCenter Server for Windows Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-06-23

Details

Check Text ( C-18109r366348_chk )
See supplemental document.

Ensure CAC Authentication occurs upon login to vCenter. Otherwise, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-18107r366349_fix)
Configure CAC Authentication per supplemental document.