STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The vCenter server Native Key Provider must be backed up with a strong password.

DISA Rule

SV-258960r1051428_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-258960

Group Title

SRG-APP-000516

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000294

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

From the vSphere Client, go to Host and Clusters.

Select a vCenter Server >> Configure >> Security >> Key Providers.

Select the Native Key Provider, click "Back-up", and check the box "Protect Native Key Provider data with password".

Provide a strong password and click "Back up key provider".

Delete any previous backups that were not protected with a password.

Check Contents

If the vCenter Native Key Provider feature is not in use, this is not applicable.

Interview the system administrator and determine if a password was provided for any backups taken of the Native Key Provider.

If backups exist for the Native Key Provider that are not password protected, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-258960

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000294

Severity Override Guidance

If the vCenter Native Key Provider feature is not in use, this is not applicable.

Interview the system administrator and determine if a password was provided for any backups taken of the Native Key Provider.

If backups exist for the Native Key Provider that are not password protected, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5573