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V-217427

CAT II (Medium)

The HP FlexFabric Switch must automatically audit account creation.

Rule ID

SV-217427r960777_rule

STIG

HP FlexFabric Switch NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R4

CCIs

CCI-000018

Discussion

Upon gaining access to a network device, an attacker will often first attempt to create a persistent method of reestablishing access. One way to accomplish this is to create a new account. Notification of account creation helps to mitigate this risk. Auditing account creation provides the necessary reconciliation that account management procedures are being followed. Without this audit trail, personnel without the proper authorization may gain access to critical network nodes.

Check Content

Determine if the info-center feature is enabled on the HP FlexFabric Switch:

[HP] display info-center

Information Center: Enabled

If logging is not enabled, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Enable info-center feature on the HP FlexFabric Switch:

[HP] info-center enable

Note:  By default, the information center is enabled. Account creation on the SUT generates an automatic log entry in the system's log.