The Cisco switch must be configured to display the Standard Mandatory DoD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the device.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

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ID: SV-220481r879547_rule
Severity: Medium
References: CCI-000048
Updated: 8 months ago

Configure the Cisco switch to display the Standard Mandatory DoD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access as shown in the following example:

SW1(config)# banner motd #
Enter TEXT message. End with the character '#'.
> 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.
> #
SW1(config)# end

The Cisco switch must be configured to display the Standard Mandatory DoD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the device.

Description

Remediation - Manual Procedure