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XCCDF
Juniper SRX Services Gateway NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-APP-000172-NDM-000259
SRG-APP-000172-NDM-000259
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-APP-000172-NDM-000259
1 Rule
The Juniper SRX Services Gateway must use the SHA256 or later protocol for password authentication for local accounts using password authentication (i.e., the root account and the account of last resort).
High Severity
Passwords must 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.