The IAO/NSO will ensure access to the NMS is restricted to authorized users with individual userids and passwords.

From Network Devices Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Logon access to the NMS is not restricted.

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

SV-3051r1_rule The IAO/NSO will ensure access to the NMS is restricted to authorized users with individual userids and passwords.

Vulnerability discussion

If unauthorized users gain access to the NMS they could change device configurations and SNMP variables that can cause disruptions and even denial of service conditions.

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Review the NMS configuration to verify compliancy.

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The NOC will ensure that access to the NMS is available only to authorized users with appropriate userids and passwords.

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