V-275456

Discussion

The banner must be acknowledged by the administrator prior to the device allowing the administrator access to the network device. This provides assurance that the administrator has seen the message and accepted the conditions for access. If the consent banner is not acknowledged by the administrator, DOD will not be in compliance with system use notifications required by law. To establish acceptance of the network administration policy, a click-through banner at management session logon is required. The device must prevent further activity until the administrator executes a positive action to manifest agreement. In the case of CLI access using a terminal client, entering the username and password when the banner is presented is considered an explicit action of acknowledgement. Entering the username, viewing the banner, then entering the password is also acceptable.

Check Content

Determine if NetIM is configured to retain the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner on the screen until the administrator acknowledges the usage conditions and takes explicit actions to log on for further access. 

1. From the GUI, go to Configure >> All Settings.
2. From the Administrator group, select "Login settings". 
3. Verify the "Require Acknowledgement" box is checked.

If NetIM does not retain the banner on the screen until the administrator acknowledges the banner this is a finding.