The layer 2 switch must uniquely identify all network-connected endpoint devices before establishing any connection.

From Layer 2 Switch Security Requirements Guide

Part of SRG-NET-000148

Associated with: CCI-000778

SV-95193r1_rule The layer 2 switch must uniquely identify all network-connected endpoint devices before establishing any connection.

Vulnerability discussion

Controlling LAN access via 802.1x authentication can assist in preventing a malicious user from connecting an unauthorized PC to a switch port to inject or receive data from the network without detection.

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Verify if the switch configuration has 802.1x authentication implemented for all access switch ports connecting to LAN outlets (i.e., RJ-45 wall plates) or devices not located in the telecom room, wiring closets, or equipment rooms. MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) must be configured on those switch ports connected to devices that do not support an 802.1x supplicant. If 802.1x authentication or MAB is not configured on all access switch ports connecting to LAN outlets or devices not located in the telecom room, wiring closets, or equipment rooms, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure 802.1 x authentications on all host-facing access switch ports. To authenticate those devices that do not support 802.1x, MAC Authentication Bypass must be configured.

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