The vCenter Server must require multifactor authentication.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Without the use of multifactor authentication, the ease of access to privileged functions is greatly increased. Multifactor authentication requires using two or more factors to achieve authentication. Factors include: (i) something a user knows (e.g., password/PIN); (ii) something a user has (e.g., cryptographic identification device, token); or (iii) something a user is (e.g., biometric). Satisfies: SRG-APP-000080, SRG-APP-000149, SRG-APP-000150, SRG-APP-000391, SRG-APP-000402
- ID
- SV-258910r934388_rule
- Version
- VCSA-80-000060
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
To configure smart card authentication for vCenter when using the embedded identity provider, refer to the vSphere documentation.
For vCenter Servers using a third-party identity provider, consult the product's documentation for enabling multifactor authentication.