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Ensure that the OpenShift MOTD is set

An XCCDF Rule

Description

To configure OpenShift's MOTD, create a ConfigMap called motd in the openshift namespace. The object should look as follows:

---
apiVersion: v1
kind: ConfigMap
metadata:
 name: motd
 namespace: openshift
data:
  message: "A relevant MOTD"
Where message is a mandatory key. The DoD required text is either:

You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only. By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:
-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.
-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.
-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose.
-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests -- not for your personal benefit or privacy.
-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details.


OR:

I've read & consent to terms in IS user agreement.

warning alert: Warning

This rule's check operates on the cluster configuration dump. Therefore, you need to use a tool that can query the OCP API, retrieve the /api/v1/namespaces/openshift/configmaps/motd API endpoint to the local /api/v1/namespaces/openshift/configmaps/motd file.

Rationale

Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the system ensures privacy and security notification verbiage used is consistent with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance.

System use notifications are required only for access via login interfaces with human users and are not required when such human interfaces do not exist.

ID
xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_openshift_motd_exists
Severity
Medium
References
Updated