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Cisco NX OS Switch L2S Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-NET-000148-L2S-000015
The Cisco switch must uniquely identify all network-connected endpoint devices before establishing any connection.
The Cisco switch must uniquely identify all network-connected endpoint devices before establishing any connection.
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The Cisco switch must uniquely identify all network-connected endpoint devices before establishing any connection.
High Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Controlling LAN access via 802.1x authentication can assist in preventing a malicious user from connecting an unauthorized PC to a switch port to inject or receive data from the network without detection.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>