The network attached KVM switch must be configured to restrict a users access only to the systems they require.

From Keyboard Video and Mouse Switch STIG

Part of Network KVM users restricted to ISs.

Associated with IA controls: ECAN-1

SV-6908r2_rule The network attached KVM switch must be configured to restrict a users access only to the systems they require.

Vulnerability discussion

Users accessing ISs they do not need access to can lead to the compromise of sensitive data.The ISSO will ensure the KVM switch is configured to restrict a user’s access to only the systems they require.

Check content

The reviewer will, with the assistance of the ISSO, try to access a system not allowed to the user signed onto the network attached KVM switch. If the user is able to access any systems, other than required systems, this is a finding.

Fix text

Reconfigure the network attached KVM switch to restrict users to systems they need to access.

Pro Tips

Lavender hyperlinks in small type off to the right (of CSS class id, if you view the page source) point to globally unique URIs for each document and item. Copy the link location and paste anywhere you need to talk unambiguously about these things.

You can obtain data about documents and items in other formats. Simply provide an HTTP header Accept: text/turtle or Accept: application/rdf+xml.