The operating system must transmit only encrypted representations of passwords.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
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.
- ID
- SV-203630r987796_rule
- Version
- SRG-OS-000074-GPOS-00042
- Severity
- High
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the operating system to transmit only encrypted representations of passwords.