The vCenter Server must use unique service accounts when applications connect to vCenter.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
To not violate nonrepudiation (i.e., deny the authenticity of who is connecting to vCenter), when applications need to connect to vCenter they must use unique service accounts.
- ID
- SV-258945r961863_rule
- Version
- VCSA-80-000278
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
For applications sharing service accounts, create a new service account to assign to the application so that no application shares a service account with another.
When standing up a new application that requires access to vCenter, always create a new service account prior to installation and grant only the permissions needed for that application.