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V-6632

CAT II (Medium)

Individual user accounts with passwords are not set up and maintained for the SAN fabric switch.

Rule ID

SV-6752r1_rule

STIG

Storage Area Network Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R5

CCIs

None

Discussion

Without identification and authentication unauthorized users could reconfigure the SAN or disrupt its operation by logging in to the fabric switch and executing unauthorized commands. The IAO/NSO will ensure individual user accounts with passwords are set up and maintained for the SAN fabric switch in accordance with the guidance contained in Appendix B, CJCSM and the Network Infrastructure STIG.

Check Content

The reviewer, with the assistance of the IAO/NSO, will verify that individual user accounts with passwords are set up and maintained for the SAN fabric switch.

Fix Text

Develop a plan to reconfigure the SAN fabric switch to require user accounts and passwords.  This plan also needs to include the creation and distribution of user accounts and passwords for each administrator who requires access to the SAN fabric switch.  Obtain CM approval of the plan and then implement the plan.