SAN management is not accomplished using the out-of-band or direct connection method.

Part of SAN management out-of-band or direct connect

Associated with IA controls: DCBP-1

SV-6773r1_rule SAN management is not accomplished using the out-of-band or direct connection method.

Vulnerability discussion

Removing the management traffic from the production network diminishes the security profile of the SAN servers by allowing all the management ports to be closed on the production network.The IAO/NSO will ensure that SAN management is accomplished using the out-of-band or direct connection method.

Check content

The reviewer will interview the IAO and view the SAN network drawings provided.

Fix text

Develop a plan to migrate the SAN management to an out-of-band network or a direct connect method. Obtain CM approval for the plan and implement the plan.

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