The WebSphere Application Server secure LDAP (LDAPS) must be used for authentication.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords during transmission. Application servers have the capability to utilize LDAP directories for authentication. If LDAP connections are not protected during transmission, sensitive authentication credentials can be stolen. When the application server utilizes LDAP, the LDAP traffic must be encrypted. To ensure an error-free operation for this step, first extract to a file the Signer certificate of the LDAP and send that file to the WebSphere Application Server machine. Then add the certificate to the truststore being defined for the LDAP. In this way, you are assured that the remaining actions for this step will be successful. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000172-AS-000121, SRG-APP-000172-AS-000120
- ID
- SV-96061r1_rule
- Version
- WBSP-AS-001200
- Severity
- High
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
In the administrative console, click Security >> Global security.
Under User account repository, click the "Available realm definitions" drop-down list.
Select Standalone LDAP registry.