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XCCDF
Enterprise Voice, Video, and Messaging Endpoint Security Requirements Guide
SRG-NET-000400
SRG-NET-000400
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-NET-000400
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The Enterprise Voice, Video, and Messaging Endpoint, when using passwords or PINs for authentication or authorization, must be configured to cryptographically protect the PIN or password.
High Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Passwords need to be protected at all times and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised. This does not apply to authentication for the purpose of configuring the device itself (management).</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>