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

Nutanix OS must display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner for SSH access.

DISA Rule

SV-279547r1192395_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-279547

Group Title

SRG-OS-000023-GPOS-00006

Rule Version

NXAC-OS-000038

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.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner.

1. For AOS, Prism Central, and AHV, enter the following commands, then add the banner below.

$ ncli cluster edit-cvm-security-params enable-banner=true'

2. For Nutanix Files, enter the following commands, then add the banner below.

$ afs security.edit_security_config enable_banner=enable

For all operating systems, enter the banner exactly, including the syntax.

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.

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Verify SSH is configured to display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice Consent Banner using the following command.

$ sudo grep -i banner /etc/ssh/sshd_config
banner /etc/issue

If the SSH banner is not enabled and set to display the DOD Consent Banner, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-279547

Documentable

False

Rule Version

NXAC-OS-000038

Severity Override Guidance

Verify SSH is configured to display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice Consent Banner using the following command.

$ sudo grep -i banner /etc/ssh/sshd_config
banner /etc/issue

If the SSH banner is not enabled and set to display the DOD Consent Banner, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5730