Group or shared userids are being used on a network attached KVM switch.

From Keyboard, Video, Mouse Switch Security STIG

Part of Network KVM Group Userid

Associated with IA controls: IAGA-1

SV-6907r1_rule Group or shared userids are being used on a network attached KVM switch.

Vulnerability discussion

Usage of group or shared userids makes it impossible to attribute an action to the originating user. In the case of a malicious action this could make prosecution impossible.The IAO will ensure that group or shared userids are not used.

Check content

The reviewer will interview the IAO verify that a group or shared userids are not being used.

Fix text

Remove the shared or group userid and issue individual userids to each user who requires access to the network attached KVM switch.

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