STIGQter: STIG Summary: Nutanix Acropolis Application Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 26 Jan 2026:

Nutanix AOS server management interface must display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the system.

DISA Rule

SV-279422r1191052_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-279422

Group Title

SRG-APP-000068-AS-000035

Rule Version

NXAC-AS-000011

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000048 - Display an organization-defined system use notification message or banner to users before granting access to the system that provides privacy and security notices consistent with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• CCI-000050 - Retain the notification message or banner on the screen until users acknowledge the usage conditions and take explicit actions to log on to or further access the system.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Nutanix AOS Prism Element WebUI to display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner.

1. Log in to Prism Element.
2. Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Navigate to the "Welcome Banner".
4. Set the Welcome Banner to use the DOD banner text below.
5. Check "Enable Banner".
6. Click "Save".

Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner:

You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only. By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:

-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.
-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.
-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose.
-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy.
-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details.

Check Contents

Verify the Prism WebUI "Welcome Banner" is enabled.

1. Log in to Prism Element.
2. Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Navigate to the "Welcome Banner".
4. Verify the "Enable Banner" box is selected.

If the "Enable Banner" box is not checked, this is a finding.

Confirm the Nutanix AOS Prism WebUI is set to display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner.

1. Log in to Prism Element.
2. Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Navigate to the "Welcome Banner" and enter the following text exactly as presented below.

You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only. By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:

-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.
-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.
-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose.
-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy.
-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details.

If the Welcome Banner is not configured with the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-279422

Documentable

False

Rule Version

NXAC-AS-000011

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the Prism WebUI "Welcome Banner" is enabled.

1. Log in to Prism Element.
2. Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Navigate to the "Welcome Banner".
4. Verify the "Enable Banner" box is selected.

If the "Enable Banner" box is not checked, this is a finding.

Confirm the Nutanix AOS Prism WebUI is set to display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner.

1. Log in to Prism Element.
2. Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Navigate to the "Welcome Banner" and enter the following text exactly as presented below.

You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only. By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:

-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.
-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.
-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose.
-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy.
-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details.

If the Welcome Banner is not configured with the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5729