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VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000516

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  • SRG-APP-000516

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  • The vCenter Server must configure the "vpxuser" password to meet length policy.

    The "vpxuser" password default length is 32 characters. Ensure this setting meets site policies; if not, configure to meet password length policies. Longer passwords make brute-force password atta...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000516

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  • The vCenter Server must be isolated from the public internet but must still allow for patch notification and delivery.

    vCenter and the embedded Lifecycle Manager system must never have a direct route to the internet. Despite this, updates and patches sourced from VMware on the internet must be delivered in a timely...
    Rule Low Severity

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