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Cisco IOS Switch NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000065-NDM-000214

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco switch must be configured to enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts, after which time it must lock out the user account from accessing the device for 15 minutes.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;By limiting the number of failed logon attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000068-NDM-000215

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco switch must be configured to display the Standard Mandatory DoD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the device.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of the DoD-approved use notification before granting access to the network device ensures privacy and security notifi...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000080-NDM-000220

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco device must be configured to audit all administrator activity.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;This requirement supports non-repudiation of actions taken by an administrator and is required to maintain the integrity of t...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000096-NDM-000226

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco switch must produce audit records containing information to establish when (date and time) the events occurred.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;It is essential for security personnel to know what is being done, what was attempted, where it was done, when it was done, a...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000097-NDM-000227

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco switch must produce audit records containing information to establish where the events occurred.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To compile an accurate risk assessment and provide forensic analysis, it is essential for security personnel to know where ev...
    Rule Medium Severity

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