Group or shared user ids must not be used on a network attached KVM switch.

From Keyboard Video and Mouse Switch STIG

Part of Network KVM group user ids

Associated with IA controls: IAGA-1

SV-6907r2_rule Group or shared user ids must not be used on a network attached KVM switch.

Vulnerability discussion

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

Check content

The reviewer will interview the ISSO and verify that group or shared user ids are not being used. If group or shared user ids are being used, this is a finding.

Fix text

Remove the shared or group user ids and issue individual user ids to each user that requires access to the network attached KVM switch.

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