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V-206601

CAT II (Medium)

The DBMS must prohibit the use of cached authenticators after an organization-defined time period.

Rule ID

SV-206601r961521_rule

STIG

Database Security Requirements Guide

Version

V4R5

CCIs

CCI-002007

Discussion

If cached authentication information is out-of-date, the validity of the authentication information may be questionable.

Check Content

Review system settings to determine whether the organization-defined limit for cached authentication is implemented.

If it is not implemented, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Modify system settings to implement the organization-defined limit on the lifetime of cached authenticators.