The network device must be configured to use a centralized authentication server to authenticate privileged users for remote and nonlocal access for device management.

From ForeScout CounterACT NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000338

Associated with: CCI-000366 CCI-000372

SV-90943r1_rule The network device must be configured to use a centralized authentication server to authenticate privileged users for remote and nonlocal access for device management.

Vulnerability discussion

The use of authentication servers or other centralized management servers for providing centralized authentication services is required for network device management. Maintaining local administrator accounts for daily usage on each network device without centralized management is not scalable or feasible. Without centralized management, it is likely that credentials for some network devices will be forgotten, leading to delays in administration, which itself leads to delays in remediating production problems and in addressing compromises in a timely fashion.

Check content

Review the CounterACT configuration to determine if an authentication server is required to access the device. 1. Log on to the CounterACT Administrator UI. 2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> User Directory. 3. Verify the selected authentication server is enabled for GUI authentication. If an authentication server is not configured for use by CounterACT, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure CounterACT to use an authentication server to access the device. 1. Log on to the CounterACT Administrator UI. 2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> User Directory. 3. Enable the selected authentication server.

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