The KVM switch is not configured to require DOD compliant password.

From Keyboard, Video, Mouse Switch Security STIG

Part of Network KVM DOD Complaint Password

Associated with IA controls: IAIA-2, IAIA-1

SV-6906r1_rule The KVM switch is not configured to require DOD compliant password.

Vulnerability discussion

Strong passwords are harder to guess or discover via brut force making the system more secure from malicious tampering.The IAO will ensure that the KVM switch is configured to require DOD compliant password.

Check content

The reviewer will, with the assistance of the IAO, try to change a password to a non-compliant password. The use of PKI authentication would make this a check not a finding.

Fix text

Reconfigure the network attached KVM switch to require DOD compliant Passwords. If this is not possible replace the KVM switch with a KVM switch that can be configured to enforce DOD compliant passwords.

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