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Cisco NX OS 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 disconnect the session.

    &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 switch must be configured to protect against an individual falsely denying having performed organization-defined actions to be covered by non-repudiation.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;This requirement supports non-repudiation of actions taken by an administrator and is required in order to maintain the integ...
    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;In order to compile an accurate risk assessment and provide forensic analysis, it is essential for security personnel to know...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000101-NDM-000231

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco switch must be configured to generate audit records containing the full-text recording of privileged commands.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Reconstruction of harmful events or forensic analysis is not possible if audit records do not contain enough information. O...
    Rule Medium Severity

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