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V-264304

CAT II (Medium)

The network device must be configured to protect nonlocal maintenance sessions by separating the maintenance session from other network sessions with the system by logically separated communications paths.

Rule ID

SV-264304r984153_rule

STIG

Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide

Version

V5R4

CCIs

CCI-004192

Discussion

Nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic activities are conducted by individuals who communicate through either an external or internal network. Communications paths can be logically separated using encryption.

Check Content

Verify the network device is configured to protect nonlocal maintenance sessions by separating the maintenance session from other network sessions with the system by logically separated communications paths.

If the network device is not configured to protect nonlocal maintenance sessions by separating the maintenance session from other network sessions with the system by logically separated communications paths, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the network device to protect nonlocal maintenance sessions by separating the maintenance session from other network sessions with the system by logically separated communications paths.