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VMware NSX 4.x Manager NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The NSX Manager must retain the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner on the screen until the administrator acknowledges the usage conditions and takes explicit actions to log on for further access.

    <VulnDiscussion>The banner must be acknowledged by the administrator prior to the device allowing the administrator access to the network dev...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000080-NDM-000220

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000341

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The NSX Manager must be configured to integrate with an identity provider that supports multifactor authentication (MFA).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Common attacks against single-factor authentication are attacks on user passwords. These attacks include brute force password...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000148-NDM-000346

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The NSX Manager must be configured with only one local account to be used as the account of last resort in the event the authentication server is unavailable.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Authentication for administrative (privileged level) access to the device is required at all times. An account can be created...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000156-NDM-000250

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The NSX Manager must only enable TLS 1.2 or greater.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A replay attack may enable an unauthorized user to gain access to the application. Authentication sessions between the authen...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000164-NDM-000252

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The NSX Manager must enforce a minimum 15-character password length for local accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute...
    Rule Medium Severity

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