STIGQter: STIG Summary: F5 BIG-IP Device Management 11.x Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 23 Oct 2020:

The BIG-IP appliance must be configured to ensure administrators are authenticated with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator.

DISA Rule

SV-217397r557520_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-217397

Group Title

SRG-APP-000153-NDM-000249

Rule Version

F5BI-DM-000101

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000770 - The organization requires individuals to be authenticated with an individual authenticator when a group authenticator is employed.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the BIG-IP appliance to authenticate administrators with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator.

Check Contents

Verify the BIG-IP appliance is configured to authenticate administrators with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator.

Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> System >> Users >> Authentication.

Verify "Authentication: User Directory" is configured for an approved remote authentication server that authenticates administrators to an administrators group.

Navigate to System >> Users >> Remote Role Groups.

Verify that administrators are assigned to the Administrator Role.

If the BIG-IP appliance is not configured to authenticate administrators with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-217397

Documentable

False

Rule Version

F5BI-DM-000101

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the BIG-IP appliance is configured to authenticate administrators with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator.

Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> System >> Users >> Authentication.

Verify "Authentication: User Directory" is configured for an approved remote authentication server that authenticates administrators to an administrators group.

Navigate to System >> Users >> Remote Role Groups.

Verify that administrators are assigned to the Administrator Role.

If the BIG-IP appliance is not configured to authenticate administrators with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

4036

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