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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 Machine Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate must be issued by a DOD certificate authority.

    <VulnDiscussion>Untrusted certificate authorities (CA) can issue certificates, but they may be issued by organizations or individuals that se...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000428

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    Group
  • The vCenter Server must enable data at rest encryption for vSAN.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Applications handling data requiring "data at rest" protections must employ cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000516

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The vCenter Server must disable the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The VMware CEIP sends VMware anonymized system information that is used to improve the quality, reliability, and functionalit...
    Rule Medium Severity

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