STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Cisco NX-OS Switch NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The Cisco switch must be configured to enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one special character be used.

DISA Rule

SV-220492r604141_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-220492

Group Title

SRG-APP-000169-NDM-000257

Rule Version

CISC-ND-000600

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Cisco switch to enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one special character be used as shown in the example below:

SW1(config)# password strength-check

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Password complexity is enabled by default. Review the Cisco switch configuration to verify that it is compliant with this requirement. The following command should not be found in the configuration:

no password strength-check

If the Cisco switch is not configured to enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one special character be used, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-220492

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CISC-ND-000600

Severity Override Guidance

Password complexity is enabled by default. Review the Cisco switch configuration to verify that it is compliant with this requirement. The following command should not be found in the configuration:

no password strength-check

If the Cisco switch is not configured to enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one special character be used, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4066

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