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VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The vCenter server must enable the OVF security policy for content libraries.

    In the vSphere Client, you can create a local or a subscribed content library. By using content libraries, you can store and manage content in one vCenter Server instance. Alternatively, you can di...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • The vCenter Server must disable CDP/LLDP on distributed switches.

    The vSphere Distributed Virtual Switch can participate in Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) or Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP), as a listener, advertiser, or both. The information is sensitive, i...
    Rule Low Severity
  • The vCenter Server must reset port configuration when virtual machines are disconnected.

    Port-level configuration overrides are disabled by default. Once enabled, this allows for different security settings to be set from what is established at the Port Group level. If overrides are no...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • The vCenter Server must enable data in transit encryption for vSAN.

    Transit encryption must be enabled to prevent unauthorized disclosure information and to protect the confidentiality of organizational information. vSAN data-in-transit encryption has the followin...
    Rule Medium Severity

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