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The vCenter Server must enable certificate based authentication.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-243114 VCTR-67-000059 SV-243114r719585_rule Medium
Description
The vSphere Client is capable of CAC authentication. This capability must be enabled and properly configured.
STIG Date
VMware vSphere 6.7 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-04-16

Details

Check Text ( C-46389r719583_chk )
See supplemental document.

Ensure that CAC authentication is required to log in to the vSphere Client. If CAC authentication is not required, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-46346r719584_fix)
Configure CAC Authentication per supplemental document.