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Cisco NX OS Switch NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The Cisco switch must be configured to terminate all network connections associated with device management after five minutes of inactivity.

    <VulnDiscussion>Terminating an idle session within a short time period reduces the window of opportunity for unauthorized personnel to take c...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000319-NDM-000283

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    Group
  • The Cisco switch must be configured to automatically audit account enabling actions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Once an attacker establishes initial access to a system, the attacker often attempts to create a persistent method of reestab...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000343-NDM-000289

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco switch must be configured to audit the execution of privileged functions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Misuse of privileged functions, either intentionally or unintentionally by authorized users, or by unauthorized external enti...
    Rule Medium Severity

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