The network device must transmit only encrypted representations of passwords.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-202065	SRG-APP-000172-NDM-000259	SV-202065r961029_rule		High

Description

Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised. Network devices can accomplish this by making direct function calls to encryption modules or by leveraging operating system encryption capabilities.

STIG	Date
Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide	2025-02-11

Details

Check Text (C-2191r381830_chk)

Determine if the network device or its associated authentication server transmits only encrypted representations of passwords. This requirement may be verified by demonstration or configuration review. If the network device or the associated authentication server transmits unencrypted representations of passwords, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-2192r381831_fix)

Configure the network device or its associated authentication server to transmit only encrypted representations of passwords.